Summer Time! #121 A Sassy Challenge

I don’t know about where you live, but Summer entered Ohio like a swarm of bees… BAM! Hot! and the humidity level increased too, ugh!

It’s my turn this week to host our  
Sassy Challenge!
Yippee!! A real ‘open’ challenge… Summer! Whatever it means to you!

Play along with us, you don’t have to use a Sassy Cheryl’s image, but IF you do, you’ll have another chance at winning 2 free digis from Cheryl!

 This is a fairly new image, Bentley Bear’s Bee Fortune. I just LOVE the look on his face! LOL, remember Pooh Bear… “Hello Beezzzz”, and, “I’m just a little black rain cloud, hovering over your honey tree”.
It’s a ‘long-tall’ card that fits in a business size envelope.

Anyhoo… it’s colored with Copics. I die cut the bees out separately with Spellbinders Persian Accents and sponged with Scattered Straw Distress ink while still in the die, then hand cut the 2 bees not in the die, lined them up with their antenna and popped them up. The sentiment is from Whipper Snapper, Bee-lieve In A Cure.

I had fun with my Memory Box dies, Fancy Blossoms, Cheery Blossom (DTP with Color Box Rouge ink), Estate Fence, Grassland Border and Puffy Clouds (sponged with Faded Jeans Distress ink). I also ran the flowers and lower part of grass through the Cuttlebug with Polka Dots and Swiss Dots embossing folders.

This is going to be hard card to send to someone… I’m in love with it and don’t want to part with it! LOL! It’s going to have to be someone reeeeally special!!

For more Sassy Summer fun,
check out what the other girls did

Cathy Edgar ~ Ann English
Judy Kreucher
Jackie Mooney ~ Jeni Tidwell

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Amazing! For You Scrappers and Cardmakers too!

These new Large Scrapbook Words from Our Daily Bread designs are the perfect size for scrapping but they work great on a card too!

Today’s Ways to Use It challenge on Splitcoast was “Dolies”… either the store bought kind or make your own, which I opted to do. I used Spellbinders Lotus Pendent and Fleur de Lis Motifs. The FDL is cut from SEI Couture.

I just love Hydrangeas and would love to have the colored ones, mine are your ordinary “white” variety. So, I decided to make mine with a pink tinge to them! They’re colored with Copics. Hydrangea is from the Garden Collection, ODBD.

The upper part of my card is embossed with the Victoria folder. My bow done on the Bow Easy and a Martha Stewart border punch along the bottom. My card measures 5.5 x 5.5

Hope your day is Amazing!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Time In A Bottle….

An all time favorite song from my teen years…ack…was it really THAT long ago??!!.. Time In A Bottle, by Jim Croce, is one of the new stamps from Our Daily Bread designs, Blessings Collection also a new collection! Available June 1st.

Another new set being released is Time. A large lovely clock face, perfect for scrapping or cards with several sentiments and scriptures.. a must have!!

This is the sketch on Splitcoast today, flipped to accommodate the quote. I used Bo Bunny Timepiece and embossed it with Cuttlebug’s Clockworks. Also with the same DP, I used Spellbinders Sprightly Sprockets in my Grand Calibur, such a cool die set!

The clock and quote are sponged with Ranger Distress inks, Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap.
The quote is faux layered, meaning I used a black Sharpie marker and ruler on the edges. Saves a little bit of bulk.

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Speaking of TIME…. I could sure use more of it! Or maybe I should say, more time=days with LESS rain! I just started shearing this week!! I have 4 done of the 14, (my own). I also have a half dozen or so that I do for others! Today though, even though it isn’t raining at this minute… I think I’m giving my hands a break from the clippers and get some stamping deadlines met!

Here is Dapple, my very first cria (baby llama and now 12) and his new hair cut. He’s such a sweetie with very nice fiber too! He’s an Appaloosa, just like in the horse world.

I always have the 4H kids help with their llama. Last night we got 2 done while the boys were unloading hay and the rest of the group were practicing Showmanship.

This is Tobi and Levi. We tried a new “do” on her this year. I really like it!! And once Levi has her all groomed up, she’s going to be gorgeous!!

Well, that’s some pieces of my week… hope you’re doing well and getting the things done that need done! LOL

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino… A Winner! A Challenge and Prizes!

First, I want to congratulate
my winner from our blog hop last week,
Candy!
Be sure to contact Cheryl for your prize!

 

Did I get your attention with that
Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino? Mmmm!

Our Sassy Challenge this week, brought to us by Sassy Judy, is to use Two Sassy images! How Fun! You can play along too, just be sure to use a Sassy Cheryl’s image.

In addition to one winner of a $5 gift certificate to Sassy Cheryl's store for this week's challenge, here's another special prize for one lucky person in this challenge.

Oh my!
How CUTE is this!

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I used Cappuccino Anyone Snowman and Fat Dancing Snowman for my card today.

That’s me at the thought
of savoring a mug of pumpkin spice capp! lol

It’s colored with Copics, masked and airbrushed. The “whipped cream” is Tulip Dimensional Puff Paint with a little embossing powder sprinkled on for “cinnamon”. The sentiment is computer generated.

Now, for more sassy fun
be sure to check the other Sassy Girls.

Ann English Cathy Edgar
Heather Huggins Kim Rhead
Jeni Tidwell Peggy Marsh
Jackie Mooney Jodi Ann Lee
Judy Kreucher Janetlynne

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Vintage Ornaments

I’m shooting for December 4th to have ALL my Christmas cards done! Think I’ll make it? 32 days left till Christmas! (I know, I know…don’t remind you!)

Helping to celebrate the 300th Technique Challenge on Splitcoast, which by the way is a wealth of knowledge…so many I need to go back and do them again as I enjoyed them the first time! We were to go through the list and pick at least 2 techniques…the more the merrier!

Here’s another sneak peek at the new
Ornaments set from Our Daily Bread designs.

My techniques are #22 Dry Embossing, #263 Very Vintage, and #265 Childhood Memeories. (lol, there could be more, but 300 is a lot to look through!)

After stamping and coloring (and die cutting), I used my small stylus and a foam pad to outline the poinsettia on the front side…then flipped it to the back side, outlined it again, and finally using my large stylus rounded out the petals. It’s a lot easier to see in person.

If you’re ever stumped on what to do, take a look through the techniques! You’re bound to find something that tickles your fancy!!

stamp: ornaments- our daily bread designs (dec 1st)

ink: memento tuxedo black, ranger distress broken china, stormy sky

paper: georgia pacific white, basic grey jovial, bazzill

other: copics, spellbinders, sakura white gel pen, spica gold gel pen, cuttlebug/ef, gold embroidery floss, martha stewart holly punch, stylus, foam dimensionals

Now, I need to go tally up and see how close I am!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

A Blessed Christmas

With a nip in the air and some snowflakes yesterday…a REALITY CHECK that Christmas will be upon us in no time!

Here’s another card to share using Our Daily Bread designs Snowflake Background, Mistletoe Tag set and Tag Die.

For the background, I stamped the Snowflake Background with embossing ink, embossed with clear ep and sponged over with Distress inks… the embossing will resist the ink and make your image pop! The frame over the snowflakes is a Cuttlebug embossing die, Lace Door. The tag is colored with Marvy embossable markers, embossed with clear ep.

Some pearls, satin ribbon (Bow Easy) and my card is done!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Furry Friends...#34 Sassy Challenge

Our Sassy Challenge , Furry Friends. You can join along you know!

Just use your favorite Sassy Cheryl image, check out our rules, post to your blog or SCS, PCP gallery, then link back here using Mr. Linky.
The lucky winner will receive a $5 gift certificate to Sassy Cheryl's shop.

I did a clean and simple card just embossing around the image (Grace's Frame) and coloring with Copics. After the bear was colored, I took a piece of rag, dampened it with blender fluid and dabbed at his "fur". This removes color and adds texture!This is A Big Bear Hug, the sentiment is from Innovative Stamp Creations, Friends Are Special.

Now, for more sassy fun
be sure to check the other Sassy Girls.

Ann English Cathy Edgar
Heather Huggins Kim Rhead
 Jeni Tidwell Peggy Marsh Lily O'Reilly
Tracy Jackson Judy Kreucher

thanks for stopping!

Dawn

ODBD October Release Blog Hop!

Welcome to Our Daily Bread designs’ October Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Angie's blog you are in the right place! If not you might want to go to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and start from there so you don’t miss anyone! There will be three extra-ordinary prizes this month: Two Prizes of one free set, and ONE GRAND PRIZE of the entire OCTOBER BUNDLE!!! So be sure to complete the hop, and return to the ODBD Blog to leave a comment, telling us you:

1. Completed the hop
2. Left comments for each designer (mention names of any you can’t leave one for)
3. Answer the question posted there

The Hop will run Oct. 1 from 8am Eastern and end 8pm Eastern Oct. 2. The winners will be randomly selected from the commenters that complete the hop and answer the question on the ODBD Blog. Winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Oct 3.

Missing You, a beautiful floral set! It's colored with Copics with a few white gel pen highlights. I used Spellbinders Fleur de Lis and Eyelet Squares. The card base is embossed with Grace's Frame (Provo Craft).

From here, hop on over to Debi's blog!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Making Tags...

Making tags was the challenge on Splitcoast today. Here's the one I did, fairly quickly using the new Brocade Borders die from Our Daily Bread designs.

Never Thirst is colored with Prismas, with the background being colored with Copics. I did the "orange" Flower Frames layer with Copics too.

Don't forget.. 3rd year blogaversary week this week! Something special coming....!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

ODBD August Release Blog Hop!

Hello everyone and welcome to Our Daily Bread design's Aug 1 release blog hop! If you came from Chris's blog you are in the right place, but, if not or if you get lost along the way or any links are broken, just return to the ODBD Blog for the full list of links!

This month Kelley is giving away THREE Gift Certificates of $15.00 toward stamps at the ODBD Store! To make it a little more fun ... the prizes are hidden on three different blogs and you won't know which ones, so be sure to leave a comment on each DT blog, because three blog owners will be choosing a winner from their commenters now through Aug 2, 8pm Eastern! Be sure to return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment there that you completed the hop and left comments for everyone, noting there if there were any you could not comment on. The hop will close at 8pm eastern tomorrow night (Aug 2). The winners will be announced Tues. on the ODBD Blog!

Now, here's my card!

This is Don't Worry and I used my "new to me" Martha Stewart butterfly punch on DCWV's Linen Closet. The center is Cuttlebug's Elegant Ellipse. The May Arts bow was done on the Bow Easy.

Now, be prepared to swoon
as you head over to Julie's blog!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

A T-Slide Peek!

I was going to put one BIG blog post with our State Fair slide show and these cards...but it was just too much to mess with! So, just click on the link or scroll down to see why I'm so proud of my kids!

I have 2 cards to share today...both T-slide cards for the TLC on Splitcoast..and both from Our Daily Bread designs. One, a set from this month and one being released Sunday!

  Bless This Home colored with Copics and sponged with Distress inks. The DP is Basic Grey Green at Heart.

This is Don't Worry. The flowers are Chicory and supposed to be bluish, but when I was deciding on paper and saw these butterflies it changed my whole color scheme! I used the circle from Cuttlebug's Chic Circle Frame (behind the flowers/butterfly) for the pull tab.

The paper is DCWV Garden Party.

Thanks for stopping!!

Dawn

Poppers, Judges Cards and MORE Zucchini!

You saw my TY's for those that contributed towards awards for our State Fair Llama Show, but I still wanted to make the two judges a special card. Last week on Splitcoast was a really cool tutorial called T-Slide Card, I knew right away that this was perfect for my judge's cards! I even colored one of the llamas like Eagle, a black & white tuxedo beautiful boy that one of the judges owns!

Once again I used Lina from Mo's Digital Pencil.

Once you do one of these and get the hang of it, it's super easy! I made mine 4.5 x 4.5. The sentiment is from Verses rubber stamps.

That's DCWV's Green Stack, Cuttelbug Embossing Folder Kassie's Brocade, Spellbinders Labels 9,12 and Martha Stewart border punch Gothic Arches.

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Did you see the picture of the jalapenos the other day?

Well, over the weekend I made POPPERS! Mmmmm! I used this recipe.

Mmmmmmm, soooo good!

Then I made Crabbiless Crab Cakes!
A good way to use up Zucchini!
I didn't take any pics...but here's the recipe!

2 C shredded zucchini
1 C seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 C grated cheddar cheese
1/2 C finely diced red onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 T mayonnaise
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
olive oil for frying

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Heat oil in large skillet and carefully drop large spoonfuls of the mixture, gently flattening into a "patty". Fry 7-10 minute on each side until golden and cooked through. (they'll feel firm)

Well, lots to do this week...it's crunch time for State Fair!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn