Do you have a great idea for a digi stamp?

Sweet'n Sassy want to hear your ideas so we are having a CONTEST!! If we use your idea for a digi, you'll receive the digi you helped design for FREE plus, we will give you $20 to spend in the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store - see more details HERE. The closing date for entries is Friday 19th March, so don't delay!

For my post today I've made this sweet little birthday card - the image is called One of a Kind, don't ya love the 'surprised' expression on the birdie in the centre!  Coloured wtih copic markers and no stickles in sight (I know! Gasp!) but I managed to squeeze some bling in instead! (phew!)

Don't forget that every Thursday there's a fun challenge to play with over at Sweet'n Sassy's page on SNR, (click on the Digi Day Challenge #8) - You don't have to use Sweet'n Sassy images to join in, but if you have them use them!

Hope you're having a great Wednesday - can you believe that according to the calendar it's now Spring ..... now will someone please tell the weather!
;o)
Lynne

Cocoa's Chocolates

Mmmm... don't these look like yummy choccies! Speaking as a cocoholic myself, I couldn't resist using them for this week's post! (Get your own Cocoa HERE in the Sweet'n Sassy digi store and the sentiment HERE)

I coloured the image with my copic markers and then popped the choccies up on dimensionals, and then the single central choclate on yet another layer. I added some stickles to the chocolate icing and to Cocoa's nose, then some bling and silver pearls.

It's such a simple card, yet it took me over an hour and a half to make! I've no idea why!

Sew Sweet!

Happy Wednesday everyone... can you believe we're half way to the weekend already! 
It was so difficult to choose which image I was going to use today as Sweet'n Sassy have been releasing loads of new digis ... my advice is to check the home page frequently and look at the Whats New section! 
I eventually chose little Sew Happy Cocoa ...  get him HERE, and the matching sentiment set HERE.  (He might feature on my Mother's Day card too as my Mum loves sewing!)  

I hand stitched round the little blue panel with pink thread and then did some faux stitching round the edges.  The little scissors are from a set of brads I bought at the craft show in Belfast, not knowing when I was ever going to use them, but they're just perfect with Sewing Cocoa! 

Don't forget our digi challenge day over at SNR, come and join us for some fun every Thursday! 
I hope to see you there!

Lynne
:o)

Birdie Delivery

This sweet little bird (Birdie Delivery - only $0.99) was released at the end of January but I haven't had a chance to play with it till now!  You'll have to trust me when I tell you the button looks the same colour as the bird in real life and the darker pink in the DP, but my photography skills are seriously lacking!  Roll on Spring and the brighter nights for better photos!
I used my dotty embossing folder on the central image and then popped the bird up on dimensionals.  And of course every card needs some bling, so I added some clear gems and silver stickles to the little heart, and a little silver safety pin to the bow to finish. 

Don't forget that EVERY DAY is DIGI DAY at Sweet'n Sassy Stamps - check the home page HERE and scroll down to see what's new!

A sweet Snail and a friendly Flutterby!

So the big secret is out that Sweet'n Sassy are going digital ... hope you all enjoyed our Lots of Love blog hop on Monday as much as we did!
And don't forget that the clear stamp sets are ALL 50% off but are selling fast, so you'd need to be very quick with your shopping basket!

I thought today I'd show you this this sweet little snail (Snail & Friend) which was released a while ago by Sweet'n Sassy (please remember to quote me during the summer when the snails have ravaged my garden that I called it SWEET!) . 

I coloured it with my faithful copic markers and popped the shell up on dimensionals. (The shell does match my DP and the ribbon is a really bright yellow but as usual I couldn't get it photographed right with these dark evenings). Added some bling, some clear dew drops and a tiny bit of stickles on the butterfly and Ta Da .... done!
(I think this image would make a good 'new home' card too.)

Getting well prepared for Christmas 2010!

I thought for my post today I'd ink up this cutie that was released in December - I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas - if you haven't heard the song, you're missing out!   (Click here to hear it and have a laugh!)  It was my New Year's crafty resolution to make a Christmas card or two every month, so this un's for my 2010 stash!  No making cards till midnight all of December for me this year! LOL!

I coloured my hippo with copic markers and added some red nail varnish to her tootsies ... well every girl likes to look her best!  Her bow is also popped up on dimensionals. 

Don't forget that Thursday is Digi Day at Sweet'n Sassy Stamps.  There's no less than FIVE fabulous new release sets for you designed by Korin and Leah - be sure and pop by the Digi blog tomorrow to see what Melanie's made for you!

Lynne
:o)

Kissy Kissy Fishy Fishy

I love this week's new release set "Pucker Up" which was drawn by Leah, and its just perfect for my Valentine's card for my other half who has an aquarium full of fishies!  I just cut out the fish bowl and then popped up the fish on dimensionals.  I added some orange stickles to the little hearts and purple stickles to the plant for some bling.  The little heart (an oldie from my stash) on the brown BG was stamped with versamark ink and the fish bowl coloured with copic markers (though I had a near disaster when my blue marker ran out just as I started colouring..grrr!)

Pop back tomorrow to see the next digi releases ... they'll will be perfect for your Valentine's cards if you don't have a fish-lovin hubby!
And tomorrow is also the Digi Day on PCP - click HERE to go to the Sweet'n Sassy page ... see you there for some fun!

All My Heart

Hi Stampers!  Hope you are all back into your stampin routine after the holidays, its taken me a while to get out of Christmas mode!  Last week's digi release was just perfect to start your Valentine's cards (and trust me, you won't want to miss tomorrow's release either! ;D)

I kept my card very clean and simple and just let the beautiful heart from All My Heart take the central focus, I'm not sure even if I'm going to add a greeting!  My papers are from Papermania and the heart coloured with copic marker to match the pale blue birdie.  I used a quickie glue pen to go over the swirls on the heart and sprinkled on some clear glitter so it really sparkles IRL.
Don't forget that Thursday is Digi Release Day - check back then to see what Melanie has made for you with the new releases!

Lynne's Love Birds!

Hi Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Stampers! 

I'm delighted to be kicking off 2010 by joining my first ever DT!  For my first post I'm using the recently released Love Birds - I've used it on a wedding card, but it would be perfect for Valentine's too.

I coloured my love birds with copic markers and then highlighted the detail in their tails with a clear glitter pen.  The 'finished' version of this card ended up with a pink ribbon where the blue dew drops are - I managed to put a dirty big inky thumbprint right under my sentiment and had to do a major rescue attempt!  Don't you hate it when that happens!

Scroll down to see what the rest of the DT made with this image and keep your eyes peeled for not one, but TWO super cute digi sets being released on Thursday!