tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18727172817348308452024-03-19T12:13:23.205+01:00ScrapaliciousEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-22900382824986560462011-09-02T20:02:00.002+02:002011-09-02T20:03:32.844+02:00I've Moved!<div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8gYLZFhUi0g/TfWuQiCasyI/AAAAAAAAUvs/EssDGakhVE0/s1600/Scrapalicious_header_copy.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 100px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617587709252645666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8gYLZFhUi0g/TfWuQiCasyI/AAAAAAAAUvs/EssDGakhVE0/s400/Scrapalicious_header_copy.png" /></a>
<br /><div align="center">Hi all,
<br /></div>I have a new blog:
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<br /><a href="http://www.scrapaliciouscards.blogspot.com/">http://www.scrapaliciouscards.blogspot.com/</a>
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<br />Please change this in your link lists or favorites, see you there!
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<br />Hugs,
<br />Erica </div></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-64826119241147229892011-06-12T11:00:00.000+02:002011-06-12T12:05:16.025+02:00Simply Sassy Sunday!<div align="center">Hi everyone, hope you're enjoying your weekend! Today I'm showing you not one but two Sassy cards with my last set 7 stamps, as later we are starting sneek peaks for the new set, which will be released next week :D!</div><br /><br /><div align="center">I've enjoyed working with these Steampunk Sassy girls, it's taken me out of my comfort zone and into a somewhat different style of card, and that's never a bad thing is it ;o). For my first card I've used Guinevere, I've kept things quite simple and to give it a vintagey feel I've distressed the edges of the design papers and added some flourishes.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617270120356974210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPsrX9-_dvBT3Znw5yegxZaNXumU4w8KY241v1LWM3uTgNRWLmZ9PVFS2iNexmx1rYA5FuBQlRBv3qqlqMkMYqxsUOpLiTOXOsWmdp5Dwhnp0vusvCyGOcndVllzoFq-KflO_6UqADVnm/s400/SS+DT+26.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center">For my second card I've used Boho Chic and an old sketch from Friday Sketchers, which is still one of my faves. Hope you likey!<br /><br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 389px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617269960564013602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYcsLySGFSKk1C9mn6brdhPENNmHHBoahnMJLKPFWzsWaoSL7HNb9ogud_1RvuyP7s8MMWLLJMbR0z9yhJ1xzzcBJXT99m1OX2zMP8O49RjWS3vGMBYG1_p9wHw7V84RP7tmg3SDTz65Cp/s400/SS+DT+27.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>Materials used:</em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Stamps:</strong> </em><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1586"><em>Simply Sassy stamp "Guinevere"</em></a><em>; </em><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1585"><em>Simply Sassy stamp "Boho Chic"</em></a><em>; Stempelglede background stamp; sentiment stamps from My Favorite Things<br /><strong>Paper: </strong>Bazzill Basics cardstock green, purple, kraft; Maja Design design paper<br /></em><em><strong>Embellishments:</strong> charm; string; Queen & Co pearls; Papertrey Ink ribbon<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> QuicKutz antique flourishes, accolade; EK Success retro flower punches; My Favorite Things doily; Heidi Swapp distress tool<br /><strong>Copics:</strong> E00, E51, E93, E21; V95, V93, V91; E44, E43, E42, E41; YG63</em></div><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center">That's all from me today, have a lovely Sunday and don't forget to check back tomorrow as I have a surprise for you...!</p><br /><p align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com118tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-83799130004242354312011-06-06T08:52:00.003+02:002011-06-06T08:55:15.790+02:00Simply Sassy...eh...Monday ;o)<div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center">I'm such a dummy, completely forgot to post my Simply Sassy Sunday card yesterday...ah well, it's also good today ;o).<br /><br />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)). </div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 391px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614996602628568722" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B1QmrSaefbQ/Tex5qRqzdpI/AAAAAAAAUrc/u0x7023LYfU/s400/SS%2BDT%2B25.jpg" /> <br /><p align="center"><br />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).<br /><br /></p><br /><div align="center">The materials I used are:<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><b>Stamps:</b> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1584">Simply Sassy stamp "Amelia"</a>; PaperSalon stamp set; My Favorite Things sentiment; Stempelglede background stamp<br /><b>Paper:</b> Maja Design "Fika" paper<br /><b>Embellishments:</b> Zva Creative pearl swirls; spacers; brad<br /><b>Tools: </b>My Favorite Things Die-namics Upsy-Daisy flowers, leaves<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica </div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-88448992655720157232011-05-29T11:00:00.000+02:002011-05-29T11:00:05.838+02:00Simply Sassy Sunday<div align="center">It seems all I do these days is bring you my Sassy cards once a week doesn't it...and although that's fun, I'm working on a new blog where I'll be showing you other things again too, watch this space!<br /><br />I found this superduper enlarged Magnolia label <a href="http://www.kreateja.nl/downloads.html">HERE</a> (for those of you who can't read Dutch, you want the PDF on the right ;o)). It's a free download and just so much fun to use, I hope you'll give it a go! </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611835671013510482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sfKqqw46PQG6rmW-lB9z-Pw91jYWGXY95n4CYhhrEsVpe7XPe9ISgCNjEvs34x1V3aDZbNXK_luPL_JWYFFoMq1lcDRjzgc9Q87s4XG9J80oqMMbWCzbsR2VULEzINg4JppjvZuPSkBE/s400/SS+DT+24.jpg" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br />Doesn't this little darlin' look sad? I reckon she has spent all her pocket money on sweeties and now she has a stomach ache ;o) </p><br /><div align="center">Anyway, listen to me waffling on again, here's the materials I used:</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>Stamps:</strong> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1587">Simply Sassy stamp "Missing You"</a>; My Favorite Things sentiment<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock white; Maja Design "Life in the Country"<br /><strong>Embellishments: </strong>Kars pearls; We R Memory Keepers eyelet; string<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> My Favorite Things label and star dies; EK Success Retro Flower punches; We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile<br /></p><br /><br /><div align="center">That's all from me for today, hope you have a lovely Sunday, see you again soon!</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-2179582353938436152011-05-22T11:00:00.001+02:002011-05-22T12:04:50.430+02:00Simply Sassy Sunday<div align="center">Hi there! Hope you're all having a great weekend with nice weather and lots of fun things to do :D! I'm "recuperating" from two days of workshops (giving them, not taking part) and I'm pooped! Lots of fun though, it's never a problem to be in a room full of women (seriously, not a single man!) who share the same passion and who are committed to making the project you've put together for them :D<br /><br />Anyway, I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd never heard of steampunk right? Right? I had to google it first when I heard that the current fantabulous Simply Sassy set is the "Steampunk Collection" ;o) I hope I've done this little lady justice, to me this is vintage and that was the idea...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 381px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608505303465780994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1kF53OL9utVnUXzN26NbmITIWBfcjvvR8h8mWon4-KQf6K7a2YsxnVOjX4P6Fae2RU1PGqvcIpe0c2WY2Epdtc44Ws1rjUuCanW6TvUdG8mqHdWSyb1IoNsp6zI3g2m-A7TOqH_OtKBf/s400/SS+DT+23+a.jpg" /><br />I have used lots of materials (well, for me anyway ;o)) and here they are:</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Stamps: </strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1589">Simply Sassy "Vintage Boutique"</a>; Stempelglede border stamp<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock vanilla, brown; Maja Design design paper<br /><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Zva Creative pearls and swirls; photo anchors; brads; Elzybells buttons<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> MFT Die-namics flowers, leaves<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips);<br />E44, E43, E42, E41 (outfit, eyes);<br />Y28, E53, E50 (hair)</em></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">That's all from me for now, I hope you have a great week, thank you for stopping by!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-9871078702246763212011-05-17T20:11:00.006+02:002011-05-17T20:16:58.122+02:00Blog Hop Winner!<div align="center">I'm so sorry I'm late posting this, but Blogger absolutely would not let me last night! :o( I suppose it's having an off-week, which it's entitled to of course, but preferably not when we're having a blog hop! Anyway, the winner of the fabby, scrumptious, absolutely delish<br />Simply Sassy "5th Avenue" stamp is:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cardilicious-cards.blogspot.com/">Sandra (sandiblu)</a><br /><br />Congratulations Sandra! Please send your addy to me at <a href="mailto:erica_everaers@hotmail.com">erica_everaers@hotmail.com</a> and this little cutie will come live with you a.s.a.p.!<br /><br />Thank you all for joining in our hop, it was fantastic fun as usual and you made it so!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Erica </div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-12324040018079380292011-05-14T09:00:00.010+02:002011-05-14T09:00:00.275+02:00Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!<div><div><div><div><div><div align="center">Woohoo, it's time for another Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop! The new series of stamps, set number 7 (also known as The Steampunk Collection ;o)), is fantabulous and very posh, and I hope you have had a fun time hopping around the DT blogs and seeing all the new cuties :D! If you've come here from <a href="http://www.crafteezee.blogspot.com/">Tracy</a>'s blog you're on the right track! If you're lost or just starting the hop, please go to the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> and start hopping from there :D!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606442861238060914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EfKlzIDx0QY/Tc4WE_2eh3I/AAAAAAAAUV4/nG3pQvuUFM8/s400/SS%2BDT%2B22%2Bc.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Today and for the next two days</strong> the fabby Simply Sassy DT is hosting a <strong>blog hop</strong> with the fabulous set 7 of Simply Sassy stamps, which are all just too posh for words :D! Also, I get to <strong>give away</strong> the stamp I've used for my card, which is <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1588">"5th Avenue"</a>, to <strong>one lucky person</strong> who leaves a <strong>comment on this post</strong>! And, as if that isn't enough, Mark from Funky Kits has made a<strong> very special price</strong> for those of you buying the whole set during our blog hop! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606442223727407074" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1VSRypJpe3w/Tc4Vf48F7-I/AAAAAAAAUVw/pjP_V91H824/s400/SS%2BDT%2B22%2Bg.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">You can <strong>get</strong> all your <strong>Sassy stamps</strong> (and other Sugar Nellie cuties) <strong>from</strong></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590310798570671922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeogqCX4zL4/TZTGDXTVzzI/AAAAAAAATxc/ZfCKSVS4hLQ/s400/logo%2B2.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=47_118"><span style="font-size:180%;">HERE</span></a> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606442166403825282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1lfnvDOp35g/Tc4VcjZFfoI/AAAAAAAAUVo/2v7lmXhj0lM/s400/SS%2BDT%2B22%2Bf.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I love this girl, her mission in life is to shop shop shop for the perfect outfit, shoes, sunglasses, bags and lipsticks and she is so well-known on 5th Avenue that the assistants in the very posh designer shops have christened her "Miss 5th Avenue" ;o). The design of the card, a circle step card, is from the very talented <a href="http://www.paperpapillon.com/">Marlena</a>. You can find the instructions on how to make it on her site!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 355px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606442111700403154" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eITRWzimHtM/Tc4VZXmxg9I/AAAAAAAAUVg/m-GrjgnqpW0/s400/SS%2BDT%2B22%2Be.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong></strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Materials used: </strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Stamps: </strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1588">Simply Sassy stamp "5th Avenue"</a>; Stamping Bella sentiment </em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics white cardstock; cArt-us glitter cardstock </em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Kars adhesive pearls; Wild Orchid Crafts pearl hearts; ribbon<br /></em><em><strong>Tools:</strong> Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles and Scalloped Circles large, Labels Eighteen; Provocraft Cuttlebug embossing folder; QuicKutz handbag, shoes, heart, antique flourish dies; EK Success Retro Flower punches</em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Copics:</strong> </em></div><div align="center"><em>E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks) </em></div><div align="center"><em>Y28, E53, E50 (hair) </em></div><div align="center"><em>B95, B93, B91 (dress, bag, shoes, eyes and eyeshadow)<br />R29 (lips) </em></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606442049583217458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3R4InVbKsYw/Tc4VVwM4ezI/AAAAAAAAUVY/mtqb5uKA1ro/s400/SS%2BDT%2B22%2Bd.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Right, that's enough chatter from me, I will send you on your way to to the lovely <a href="http://www.mscrapping.blogspot.com/">Maria</a> now, have fun :D! Oh, before I forget, go visit the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie.blogspot.com/">Sugar Nellie blog</a> as well, as I think Karen has a little Sassy something for you up her sleeve ;o)</div><br /><p align="center"><strong>Don't forget to leave me a comment to be in with a chance to win the "5th Avenue" stamp! You have until 8 p.m. GMT on Monday 16 May!</strong><br /></p><p align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica </p></div></div></div></div></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-72943645120395890072011-05-08T11:00:00.000+02:002011-05-08T12:03:51.685+02:00Simply Sassy Sunday!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS0KqWHrsqmnn4VGqifNscZuZ4sTlAS4yzhUg3EcT6DSPUBl5HJvwYVVPyozTFmjNFLQFii4qGyhXAdVFr0WKyafzK5aShFtdpnjvqa3jnvKq-5Hqe_33o7ZB9pchGsiagc3LAsWYhaUt/s1600/SS+DT+21+a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 339px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604279918674216722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS0KqWHrsqmnn4VGqifNscZuZ4sTlAS4yzhUg3EcT6DSPUBl5HJvwYVVPyozTFmjNFLQFii4qGyhXAdVFr0WKyafzK5aShFtdpnjvqa3jnvKq-5Hqe_33o7ZB9pchGsiagc3LAsWYhaUt/s400/SS+DT+21+a.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Hi everyone, seems I'm a little behind in posting on here, I do apologise for being such a bad blogger...but I am in the process of creating a brand-spanking new blog and that takes a lot of time. You know how I say that the weeks are flying by? Well, this week went realllly slow, we had a national holiday here on Thursday and since then I've been a little out of sorts, getting my days muddled up... I've also got tomorrow off so hopefully I'll think to go to work on Tuesday ;o)!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604279839095849938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0t8rXvFp8N5NuqKHOxR6CTMR0NptIs9KCS_Hb1q-IXpM6Qi6d2nc7py0Joh9X6WV5v7Jlkt3IOsa_1jGmqLmJFSwH1bzNNzbpiHS2Hg_785JZEeMYuU_DoaabmmjMOkaV9t1wHI8JqT_Y/s400/SS+DT+21+b.jpg" /><br /><br />Anyway, blablabla, I do go on don't I ;o) Today I made a little something different for you, using not one but three Simply Sassy cuties! Why do you ask? Well, there's a new release coming up (and can I just say the new stamps are beyond gorgeous!!) and I still had three stamps from the previous set sitting unused, uninked and unloved...no scratch that, never unloved ;o) on my worktop so decided to put together this card.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604279789324107202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxQS02mGnnfcBNiHVYl6BFlgG9bdGRp6B172sP24V8zPznNpXjVfkCZoxIaUoVUMpuwi6Bjuo_5nQyQV8BiTzFUzWAX0pEC-_0R9EXVdaGNtG1yRC7ZGHV6L4eOWwj4-3Ie_hFShWhaFp/s400/SS+DT+21+c.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center">As the paper is quite busy I put all my embellishments on the front of the card and left the inside bare of everything but some labels and texts. I hope it works and that you likey!</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604279739725357650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPX_6m1-tD5JTnp9ZUJyZ1HF4HBB0gGU1D_e0x2p9WXm9OleiCFIOoO4sZydHt3VKuMewkA4ZBAypoQvS3s49snb76a5d0IqRM4dN7oDhoGJl-zZ5mQVL0u4DkGvD5vLwnBhl1u8B_G6wj/s400/SS+DT+21+d.jpg" /><br /><em><strong>Materials I used:<br />Stamps:</strong> Simply Sassy stamps, available from Funky Kits </em><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=47_118"><em>HERE</em></a><em>;<br />sentiments by Papertrey Ink and Hero Arts<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock white; Elzybells cardstock kraft;<br />My Mind's Eye paper pad Stella and Rose "Hattie"<br /><strong>Embellishments: </strong>Kars adhesive pearls; Papertrey Ink ribbon; Karen Foster scrapper's floss; Heidi Swapp ghost shape; Zva Creative pearl swirls; We R Memory Keepers eyelets<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-Dile; EK Success Retro Flower Punches; Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)<br />Y28, E53, E50 (hair)<br />BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15 (clothes)<br />T0, T2, T4 (clothes)</em></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Right, that's all from me this week, hope you have a great week, thanks for stopping by :D<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-24010802674021347922011-04-24T11:00:00.001+02:002011-04-24T11:00:05.326+02:00Simply Sassy Sunday!<div align="center">Happy Easter to you all!!! Hope you're enjoying a lovely Sunday with the same gorgeous weather we've been having over here, it's just bliss isn't it :D!<br /><br />For my post today I have used the super-adorable, totally sweet and simply too cute Butterflies & Pigtails stamp from Simply Sassy set number six. Now, I know she doesn't actually have any butterflies in a jar on my card, but that's because I was going in a whole other direction with this and then when I realised it wasn't going to work the image was already coloured in so...that's life (or crafting, really ;o))</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598843484606261586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbsS1EFh8i-9JwO5dC4Bz8VuXsn4W63EzI99CK3NMBwTD5mEuvJEpFUR6KDIO4fwB9SXHAVgXTABQ1i8lCF3vt9r9Yc_vjVLFg2fgIxNTO64RYZNSTG5d6P4Ad8DGmOzsu7VfXxlT3Hs7m/s400/SS+DT+19+a.jpg" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong><em>Materials I used:<br />Stamps: </em></strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1581"><em>Simply Sassy "Butterflies & Pigtails" stamp</em></a><em>; Lili of the Valley sentiment<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics brown, white; Kaisercraft "Chanteuse"<br /><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Zva Creative pearl swirls; Kars adhesive pearls<br /><strong>Tools: </strong>EK Success Retro Flower punches; Kars butterfly punches; Spellbinders Nestabilities classic circles large and scalloped circles large<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)<br />Y28, E53, E50 (hair)<br />R85, R83, R81 (dress, socks, shoes, bows)<br />YG63 (eyes, legwarmers)<br />T0, T2 (apron)</em><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center">That's all from me today, have a lovely Easter everybody, don't eat too many eggs ;o)!</p><br /><p align="center">Hugs,<br />The Easter Bunny</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-69068657321929105742011-04-17T11:00:00.007+02:002011-04-17T11:00:02.660+02:00Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!<div align="center">Welcome to a fun release blog hop with Simply Sassy by <a href="http://www.sugarnellie.blogspot.com/">Sugar Nellie</a>! If you've come here from the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog blog you're on the right track! If you're lost or just starting the hop, please go to the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> and start hopping from there :D!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595679407092047154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pJ2H4cJ1BCo/TafYxgiwnTI/AAAAAAAAT-w/O0jRzlrysP0/s400/SS%2BDT%2B18%2Ba.jpg" /> <br /><div align="center"><strong>Today and for the next two days</strong> the fabby Simply Sassy DT is hosting a <strong>blog hop</strong> with the fabulous set 6 of Simply Sassy stamps, which are all just too divine for words :D! Now, we won't be giving away any stamps this time around but Mark from Funky Kits has made a very special price for those of you buying the whole set during our blog hop! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">You can <strong>get</strong> all your <strong>Sassy stamps</strong> (and other Sugar Nellie cuties) <strong>from</strong></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590310798570671922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeogqCX4zL4/TZTGDXTVzzI/AAAAAAAATxc/ZfCKSVS4hLQ/s400/logo%2B2.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=47_118"><span style="font-size:180%;">HERE</span></a> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">How cute is this little nerd???! I adored her at first sight, she reminds me of me when I was younger...glasses, always a book at hand, sassy attitude...actually, not much has changed except I have lenses now ;o). </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong></strong></em></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595679634200768306" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_xK4KpVSM2U/TafY-ulsrzI/AAAAAAAAT-4/faazr_okV4U/s400/SS%2BDT%2B18%2Bb.jpg" /> <br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Materials used: </strong></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong></strong></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong></strong></em><em><strong>Stamps: </strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1436">Simply Sassy</a> Winking Student; My Favorite Things sentiment </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics kraft and white cardstock; My Mind's Eye design paper Stella and Rose"Gertie" </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Zva Creative swirls, buttons, twine, charm, brads </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Tools:</strong> Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 18; My Favorite Things Die-namics Upsy Daisy </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Copics:</strong> </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks) </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Y28, E53, E50 (hair) </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>R29, R27 (shirt, shoes, book) </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>YG95 (skirt, apple, eye, details)</em> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Right, that's enough chatter from me, I will send you on your way to to the lovely <a href="http://www.anitasdesigns.blogspot.com/">Anita</a> now, have fun :D! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center">Hugs, </div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center">Erica </div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-30175156934947108682011-04-15T06:56:00.005+02:002011-04-15T07:00:52.201+02:00You Won't Wanna Miss This!<div align="center">Yay, it's time for a Simply Sassy Blog Hop to celebrate the release of the gorgeous, stunningly divine set 6! Come join us on Sunday for a fun little hop!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595670110238238418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QBmnToGvSec/TafQUXEFZtI/AAAAAAAAT-g/-eHinhlpzVc/s400/blog_hop_badge_set_6_.jpg" /> <br /><p align="center">See you then!</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-9793575203954471602011-04-10T12:10:00.003+02:002011-04-10T12:14:02.757+02:00Simply Sassy Sunday!<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, it's Sunday again so time for a little Sassy inspiration from moi :D! The card I have to show you today could have been made for any one of half a dozen of my friends, who all live much too far away for my liking! But as I chose to live "up north" I guess I only have myself to blame ;o).</div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593883899423499394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwMOJPrl0OV1B8NkFoxPCRwLbcdS-xRjDNXuNxyHMOC1-Ze4ucJsVPTUx_8u7daqyqlrMSF8gQDsU2fAK3UcKv_SZYqFqvy16MBK_CxEn3PB3gZm0RpR68UGfRdioJeJBAldnP2wbRdKR/s400/SS+DT+17.jpg" /> <p align="center">Isn't that green I used just awful? It seemed to match the papers but when I was done colouring it didn't match anything...ah well, better luck next time eh ;o)</p><p align="center">Anyway, I liked this layout so much I made a sketch to share, please feel free to use it for your own cards!</p><p align="center"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WEYQ3G0q8dQ/TaGCQwM0mhI/AAAAAAAAT0M/cgifVfpjDZw/s400/EE01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593895436499065362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px; " /></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Materials I used:<br />Stamps: </em></strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1486">Simply Sassy "Call Me"</a><em>; Stempelglede stamp, sentiment stamp unknown<br /><strong>Papers:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock; Maja Design design paper<br /><strong>Embellishments: </strong>BoBunny flowers, button, brads; Karen Foster scrapper's floss; Queen&Co pearls<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> Martha Stewart leaf punch<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)<br />E44, E43, E42 (hair, top, legwarmers, boots, books)<br />E21 (all other items)<br /></em><br />Well, that's it from me this week, hope you have a great Sunday! Oh, I meant to ask, would you like a chance at being on our DT for two months (and thus two stamp sets)? Then don't forget that our Guest DT Call (details can be found <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/2011/04/guest-dt-call.html">HERE</a>) is only open for another eight days!</p><p align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-50097182238670116202011-04-04T19:19:00.005+02:002011-04-04T19:36:13.613+02:00Some Sassy Cards and Blog Hop Winner :D<div><div><div align="center">Hello all, I've been a bit remiss in posting, have had a busy few weeks but hopefully the worst of that is over now and I can relax again :D. I did find time to play with my Sassy stamps for the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> and this is what I came up with:</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 344px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591780136927871026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ykWNvZu0wFo/TZn-aHOrwDI/AAAAAAAATyc/a6v6VBMGVKA/s400/SS%2BDT%2B14.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"></div><p align="center">Isn't she pretty, sitting there waiting for spring to arrive? She longs to chase butterflies, pick flowers and feel the sun on her face again after a long winter! This pattern is from SplitCoastStampers, at least that's where I found it. Really easy to make and it looks so complicated!</p><p align="center"><em><strong>Materials used:</strong></em></p><p align="center"><em><strong>Stamps:</strong> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1415">Simply Sassy "Hippie Chick"</a>; sentiment by Papertrey Ink<br /></em><em><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock white, kraft; Paper & Pictures "The First Collection" DP </em><em><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Kars adhesive pearls<br /></em><em><strong>Tools: </strong>MFT Die-namics flower trio, doily and butterflies; Martha Stewart leaf punch<br /></em><em><strong>Copics:</strong><br /></em><em>E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)<br /></em><em>E44, E43, E42, E41 (hair, shoe)<br /></em><em>BG0000, BG01 (clothes, flowers, headband, legwarmers, eyes)</em></p><br /><div align="center">You know how you get started on a project and you're having so much fun and it just saddens you when you finish it? I had that with these notebooks, which were designed by my friend Monique for our challenge blog a while ago. They are so easy to make and so fun to give away! I'm giving one to a colleague, who was browsing through my blog, stumbled upon an earlier version I'd made and wanted one too...after weeks of her dropping not-so-subtle hints I've finally decided to give in, and here they are (be warned: picture overload *lol*):</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591049646855916898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOzl3OLB8S0q0mBN3-MTvq2iLb9CPvosK6eYWGssjfd-PahhXutd2neDNT5yXZ480epAvuYY1fvVSuYBVtw2DZETRGNjxNOOsGhZtTX0u4Zzk4NgdzXDA69qEGlhxYUA2U0CiKrHWUinO/s400/SS+DT+16+a.jpg" /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591049590007790610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rG0WNstMG2T2rL6r7Pp4xmK2agO5pQ9rHgNHx123Ktwl4Z89Qkh9RBb3vfZ_oz6v1pp4Li81T30wn07tDF9uSSJmiP9hX02YvLJWYQhqziZLNE-7Aat2e8SJd0eML1lwhYV3wCyu8RJu/s400/SS+DT+16+b.jpg" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591049535277022450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfjqrWnsa1akFNV9xrORi4DYh-6SU3Z3qFX5inqaXsGxK_XaRB9dW1AxugKeRxWhF21wsbcgA2FF8Y_M-MLs9UxcxoLa-c4Vq4ic0n5xRWgwgEx3s_iBg2M1sJZ6kuc-EFhxvB69EGzse/s400/SS+DT+16+c.jpg" /> </div><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591049415467237698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd6MtUWpBxKzcwxVAW6XSR8JEXl5iJpGOVJmLvxfv2ohwZD3cXBdRxDSMidEg2mZl8zgsz9h5Ov-13uUdXSoPRCARPL-UZKeEkR_z4nrHI0B-HzYlVZUVdoGEdHmOMhNfL-GWhUnyJqJk/s400/SS+DT+16+e.jpg" /> </div><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591049466817553842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFVMXy32VRU1T8XVyx4YPorTthWt1tIP3n6IIw8G1sQM26Bi9ys77sok-u5XIzELGsvLJg41HEDWkuR3nuUP3jJ6JYR3QICOah3gYFEN8IhN_lMEhyeAsjBkUIanf_RJFMJzH_lRiktfE/s400/SS+DT+16+d.jpg" /><br /><p align="center">Now this cutie pie has to be teacher's pet doesn't she, I'm surprised she's not carrying a shiny new apple for the teacher...although it might be in her lunch pail ;o). I love this Sassy for her big glasses, hair which is a dream to colour (I have hair colouring problems sometimes, but not with this one :D!) and her funky legwarmers. And don't even get me started on those shoes, Krista has done it again! They look like the kind that tone your legs and other bits when you walk don't they, what are they called again? </p><br /><p align="center"><strong><em>Materials I used:<br />Stamps: </em></strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1416"><em>Simply Sassy "High School Student"</em></a><em>; sentiments by Papertrey Ink and Kaisercraft <strong>Paper: </strong>Elzybells kraft cardstock; My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose: Hazel Collection <strong>Embellishments:</strong> Zva Creative swirls and pearls<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> Stampin' Up! punch; MFT Die-namics<br /><strong>Copics:</strong> E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)<br />Y28, E53, E50 (hair)<br />E44, E43, E42, E41 (dress, shoes, books, glasses, hearts)<br />BG10, BG11 (eyes, hairclip, tunic, legwarmers, lunchpail)<br /></em><br />If you want to make this notebook cover yourself, the description (in Dutch and English) can be found <a href="http://www.doubledutchchallenges.blogspot.com/2008/10/ddc3-just-note.html">HERE</a>. This cover holds an A6 notepad and can be easily adapted for the Post-It notes. </p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center">And now for the blog hop winner, thank you all so much for joining in with the hop, hope you had a great time and were inspired to get your Sassy stamps out and have a play!</p><p align="center">The winner of the surprise prize, which includes a Simply Sassy stamp, is...</p><p align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><span>Annelies</span> </b></span><br /><br />Congratulations Annelies! Please e-mail your address to me at <a href="mailto:erica_everaers@hotmail.com">erica_everaers@hotmail.com</a> and the prize will be sent to you a.s.a.p.!</p><p align="center">That's all I have for your today, thank you for stopping by and see you soon!</p><p align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</p></div></div></div></div></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-69733717695925387072011-04-01T11:00:00.004+02:002011-04-01T11:00:01.605+02:00Simply Sassy Blog Hop!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KkEcJXTW4hM/TZTBFI-AomI/AAAAAAAATxU/-3Upc6E32oA/s1600/log_hop_badget.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590305331524706914" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KkEcJXTW4hM/TZTBFI-AomI/AAAAAAAATxU/-3Upc6E32oA/s400/log_hop_badget.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KkEcJXTW4hM/TZTBFI-AomI/AAAAAAAATxU/-3Upc6E32oA/s1600/log_hop_badget.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span> Welcome to a new fun blog hop with Simply Sassy by <a href="http://www.sugarnellie.blogspot.com/">Sugar Nellie</a>! If you've come here from the fabulous <a href="http://www.autumn0725-mycreativeside.blogspot.com/">Autumn</a>'s blog you're on the right track! If you're lost or just starting the hop, please go to the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> and start hopping from there :D!</div><div align="center"><br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590311730824967890" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ei0OF2fRmjM/TZTG5oOFdtI/AAAAAAAATxk/T5f4sr4CBkw/s400/SS%2BDT%2B15.jpg" /> <strong>Today and for the next two days</strong> the fabby Simply Sassy DT is hosting a <strong>blog hop</strong> with the older Simply Sassy stamps, which are all just too fabulous for words :D! I know I'm biased but they really are cuter than cute! For my blog hop post I've chosen to use Bella Bunting, an adorable Sassy who can't wait for her party to start and is helping mum decorate the living room (and her own bedroom as well...and the kitchen, hallway and anything else that stands still long enough for her to put on some bunting! ;o)). </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">You can <strong>get</strong> all your <strong>Sassy stamps</strong> (and other Sugar Nellie cuties) <strong>from</strong></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590310798570671922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeogqCX4zL4/TZTGDXTVzzI/AAAAAAAATxc/ZfCKSVS4hLQ/s400/logo%2B2.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/"><span style="font-size:180%;">HERE</span></a> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I love using circles on my cards, so I've used two on this one, with lots of flowers and pearls and an adorable butterfly to cover up a tiny glitch...but hey, why am I telling you, you can't even see it! ;o) This My Mind's Eye paper is one of my faves, it even comes with a sheet of journaling tags which showcases the sentiment perfectly. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Now, I believe most of the DT ladies, if not all, are giving away <b>a little hop candy</b> so be sure to stop by every one of the DT members and leave a comment on their blog hop post. I have a little something up my sleeve as well, a cute stamp and a little extra...<strong>to be in with a chance to win just leave me a comment</strong> and I'll announce the winner on <strong>4 April</strong>! </div><div align="center"><em><strong><br /></strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Materials used: </strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong><br /></strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong></strong></em><em><strong>Stamps: </strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1436">Simply Sassy Bella Bunting</a>; Papertrey Ink sentiment </em></div><div align="center"><em></em><em><strong>Paper:</strong> Elzybells kraft cardstock; My Mind's Eye design paper "So Sophie" </em><em><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Kars adhesive pearls </em></div><div align="center"><em></em><em><strong>Tools:</strong> MFT Die-namics butterfly; EK Success Retro Flower punches </em></div><div align="center"><em></em><em><strong>Copics:</strong> </em></div><div align="center"><em></em><em>E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks) </em></div><div align="center"><em></em><em>Y28, E53, E50 (hair) </em></div><div align="center"><em></em><em>BG11, BG13 (dress, shoes, bunting) </em></div><div align="center"><em></em><em>YG95 (eyes, legwarmers, top, belt, bow, bunting)</em> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Right, that's enough chatter from me, I will send you on your way to to the lovely <a href="http://www.mscrapping.blogspot.com/">Maria</a> now, don't forget to leave a comment :D! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Hugs, </div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Erica </div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-34670703282587283372011-03-20T12:39:00.003+01:002011-03-20T12:42:08.435+01:00Simply Sassy Sunday!<div align="center">Hi all, here I am again with some Sunday inspiration on this gorgeous sunny day (well, it is over here :D). Don't the weeks just fly by? I know I've said this before but it seems like five seconds ago since I was last here with my Sassy creation! These are about all I have time for right now, as I'm working on some cards for publication. It's always a joy to make a Sassy card though :D.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This little cutie patootie, who we'll call Patsy I think ;o), is on her way to the hair salon for some more highlights and then she's going to do some serious shopping! Looking this fabulous takes lots of pampering, time and any number of credit cards, don't you know ;o). How simply fabulous are those shoes she's wearing? I tell you, if Krista ever gets tired of designing the Sassy girls (which I hope she won't, obviously ;o)) she could easily go into shoe design and make a fortune!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJurRgs8bL4fjH0AYWMZR7aAjbOagCrlmWzUrKTHY_1NP8heKrXasAgahbIkBAoRVZ7udEdgigQ_XEKuU5UFrAu-rL0vfQL76ltmtItWFdC9-VdnWVC3QqGlsUZg1bqPQ1XsKeyIc_gZBD/s1600/SS+DT+13.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586123326973380274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJurRgs8bL4fjH0AYWMZR7aAjbOagCrlmWzUrKTHY_1NP8heKrXasAgahbIkBAoRVZ7udEdgigQ_XEKuU5UFrAu-rL0vfQL76ltmtItWFdC9-VdnWVC3QqGlsUZg1bqPQ1XsKeyIc_gZBD/s400/SS+DT+13.jpg" /></a> <strong><em>Materials used:<br />Stamps: </em></strong><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1517"><em>Simply Sassy "Fabulous Darling"</em></a><em>; sentiment from Papertrey Ink<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock aqua, red; Prima Marketing design paper "Madeline"<br /><strong>Embellishments: </strong>Papertrey Ink ribbon; Kars adhesive pearls; brads<br /><strong>Tools: </strong>Corner rounder punch; MFT Die-namics flowers<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)<br />R39, R37, R35 (skirt, charm, shoes, bow, earrings)<br />E42, E41 (compact, legwarmers, blouse)<br /><br /></em>Well, that's all she wrote for this week, I'm off to enjoy some much-needed sunshine! Hope you're having a great Sunday too and that you've been inspired!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-30079448678086215712011-03-13T11:00:00.000+01:002011-03-13T11:21:17.632+01:00Simply Sassy Sunday!<div align="center">Good morning, it's that time of the week already when I show my contribution on the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a>. Why do the weekends go by so fast eh? I would love some more card-making time of a week, but unfortunately that won't pay the bills so it's back to work we go tomorrow ;o).</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583502321032968434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2okWyvK3ke-85LQlPzZmwOejqBhDxn8DYS8gS84iaF-xStcsSe0wyFuSnwgRioRjuY8piL8bETnYEZX-8b8cH3UGthyL460AAHCibdSnoVMj0k-eu1DXo6GHSpFRyeAQKB814xzACWtz/s400/SS+DT+12+a.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center">For my card today I have used Star Dust, and this adorable Sassy is available from Funky Kits <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1516">HERE.</a> Like with all the Simply Sassy stamps, this one too can be used for many occasions! I have chosen to put her on a Stair Step Card, there are many different variations on this card, and this is one of my faves :D.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 355px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583502398829333618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Brgi1P2OPJatL64qCYKgTr8h2irUrsadzao3SMCs5_1CEiT8PbFn5tx5h8iKJ5lRqvzoCwcScSbdqhhN-B94rWhiGB1ScybaNSK9N8MDOsa_ekMS6Dxozt-lt6EJN4YyIxfBACxIjjB8/s400/SS+DT+12+b.jpg" /> <p align="center">As I don't have all the Copic colours (yet ;o)) I couldn't match the reddish pink in the paper so I paperpieced a lot of her clothes. A huge thanks goes to whoever first came up with the brilliant paperpiecing idea, which ensures that you can always have the perfect colour combinations on a card :D!</p><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 141px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583502520888630162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvu2vOcswdTHcusiWs_llJnGID3bWPJXwuOEGqlvLrtN_ZEP0ew8Aw1iHA4Xd9N1aiC55nY_2w0hua630FTG_CWNC5TA7Pa22ZtLHb4Kdi1ADBYhfNEJ1s_UaxOxrMsoYHkiE0NvsBymI/s400/SS+DT+12+c.jpg" /><br />I haven't used a lot of embellishments, it's not my style for one and for another, these cards aren't huge so I think there's quite enough on there already ;o). I will decorate the inside as well though, I reckon that'll be just the right finishing touch :D!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Materials used: </em></strong></div><p align="center"><em><strong>Stamps:</strong> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1516">Simply Sassy "Star Dust"</a>; sentiment from Papertrey Ink; Stempelglede<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock cream; Kaisercraft design paper "English Rose"<br /><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Zva Creative pearl swirls; Kaisercraft pearls<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> EK Success Retro Flower Punches; Magnolia Doohickey border die<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)<br />E49, E47 (hair)<br />E41 (gloves, socks, stars)<br />YG95 (eyes, leaves)</em></p><div align="center">That's all from me, hope you get some nice crafty time today as well, see you soon!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-33366173019763154302011-03-06T19:17:00.009+01:002011-03-06T19:34:29.192+01:00Playing Catch-Up ;o)<div align="center">Wow, I'm a little behind in posting I see, so without further ado let me show you my latest Sassy creations ;o)</div><div align="center">
<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-URaDq1bscgE/TXPQeztJZ7I/AAAAAAAATeA/BBR4DAet91c/s1600/SS%2BDT%2B10a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 235px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581033590936397746" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-URaDq1bscgE/TXPQeztJZ7I/AAAAAAAATeA/BBR4DAet91c/s400/SS%2BDT%2B10a.jpg" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ps9oVtMX0II/TXPQRT62HUI/AAAAAAAATd4/8Qe4xP5vT4k/s1600/SS%2BDT%2B10b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581033359065619778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ps9oVtMX0II/TXPQRT62HUI/AAAAAAAATd4/8Qe4xP5vT4k/s400/SS%2BDT%2B10b.jpg" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B1Yssul9BNg/TXPQNWOaewI/AAAAAAAATdw/J6-wRYx-FJk/s1600/SS%2BDT%2B10c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 381px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581033290965089026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B1Yssul9BNg/TXPQNWOaewI/AAAAAAAATdw/J6-wRYx-FJk/s400/SS%2BDT%2B10c.jpg" /></a>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WeqrK-3H9_M/TXPQJ4hFnYI/AAAAAAAATdo/XEIi3m6qvMk/s1600/SS%2BDT%2B10d.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581033231450742146" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WeqrK-3H9_M/TXPQJ4hFnYI/AAAAAAAATdo/XEIi3m6qvMk/s400/SS%2BDT%2B10d.jpg" /></a> These bookmarks are from last Sunday's post on the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a>
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<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y-NN0CJhQFM/TXPQF0aX5NI/AAAAAAAATdg/vR7JH27y_D0/s1600/SS%2BDT%2B11%2Ba.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581033161629361362" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y-NN0CJhQFM/TXPQF0aX5NI/AAAAAAAATdg/vR7JH27y_D0/s400/SS%2BDT%2B11%2Ba.jpg" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Red4_GTHnLM/TXPQCrNHZYI/AAAAAAAATdY/sZWKCycgVw0/s1600/SS%2BDT%2B11%2Bb.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581033107618227586" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Red4_GTHnLM/TXPQCrNHZYI/AAAAAAAATdY/sZWKCycgVw0/s400/SS%2BDT%2B11%2Bb.jpg" /></a>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i5073UHh2Xw/TXPP-zuULrI/AAAAAAAATdQ/zGa56UJqSWk/s1600/SS%2BDT%2B11%2Bc.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581033041185484466" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i5073UHh2Xw/TXPP-zuULrI/AAAAAAAATdQ/zGa56UJqSWk/s400/SS%2BDT%2B11%2Bc.jpg" /></a> And this adorable girl is the star of this week's post :D! </div><div align="center">
<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I absolutely LOVE working with the Simply Sassy stamps (available from Funky Kits <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=47_118">HERE</a>), they always smile so sweetly, are a joy to colour and there's one for most every occasion :D!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><strong></strong></em></div><em><strong><div align="center">
<br />Materials used first project:</strong>
<br /></em></div><em><strong></strong></em><div align="center"><em><strong>Stamps: </strong>Simply Sassy "</em><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1487"><em>Bad Hare Day</em></a><em>" and "</em><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1488"><em>Best Witches</em></a><em>"; Magnolia books; sentiments from My Favorite Things and Stamping Bella
<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> Bazzill Basics cardstock brown; My Mind's Eye paper "Mabel"
<br /><strong>Embellishments:</strong> buttons, ribbon
<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles large, Scalloped Circles large</em>
<br /><em><strong>Copics:
<br /></strong>E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
<br />E44, E43, E42, E41 (hair, broomhandle)
<br />BG11, BG13, BG15 (clothes, bows, books)
<br />T0, T2 (bunny)
<br />E25 (eyes)
<br />YG63 (apple) </em></div><em></em>
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<br /><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Materials used second project:</em></strong></div><em></em><em></em><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Stamps:</em></strong>Simply Sassy </em><a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1518"><em>"Tammy"</em></a><em>; sentiment by Kaisercraft
<br /><strong>Papers:</strong> Maja Design
<br /><strong>Embellishments: </strong>Kars adhesive pearls; ribbon from stash</em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Tools: </strong>McGill Starburst punch; MFT Die-namics flower; Stampin' Up! slit punch; chalk
<br /><strong>Copics:</strong>
<br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks);
<br />R85, R83, R81 (clothes, hat);
<br />C3, C2, C1 (coat, hair, "snow" (grey snow, must have been there a few days ;o)), eyes)
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<br /></em>Hope you have a great week, thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments, they mean so much :D!</div><div align="center">
<br /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hugs,
<br />Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-21858949674448180952011-02-28T19:00:00.000+01:002011-02-28T19:53:07.690+01:00My Blog Hop Winner Is...<div align="center">First of all, thank you all sooooo much for joining in our hop and leaving your lovely comments for the DT ladies, you rock!!</div><p align="center">Now, there can only be one winner (well, on this blog, be sure to check all the DT blogs!!) and that is:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.weewiccababe.blogspot.com/">Debbi</a></p><p align="center"><br /></p><div align="center"></div><p align="center">Congrats Debbi, please e-mail your addy to me at <a href="mailto:erica_everaers@hotmail.com">erica_everaers@hotmail.com</a> and your two surprise stamps will be sent to you a.s.a.p.!</p><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hugs,</div><div align="center">Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-17546567521506172092011-02-26T13:00:00.001+01:002011-02-26T13:00:08.751+01:00Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!<div align="center">It is time for another Simply Sassy Blog Hop, as today sees the release of set 5, which is (if that is at all possible) even more gorgeous than the previous sets! Now, if you've come from <a href="http://www.autumn0725-mycreativeside.blogspot.com/">Autumn's</a> blog then you're on the right track! If you haven't or if you're just joining us, please head to the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> to start the hop ;o)<br /><br />I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1514">Hippie Love</a>, one of the wonderful new characters in the latest release of gorgeous Simply Sassy stamps! If I had to pick a favourite, which luckily I don't because who can choose right ;o), then it would have to be this chickie. She's a joy to colour and her lovely, friendly, smiling face will be sure to brighten the day of whomever receives this card, I'm sure!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577955391386820162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukwQYPAXp5M/TWjg4AyWHkI/AAAAAAAATQg/lEmk1OrE4-8/s400/SS%2BDT%2B09a.jpg" /> I have (once again, I know...) used Maja Designs papers, my trusty EK Success Retro Flower punches (very apt here I thought :D) and some cork, QuicKutz dies and a Martha Stewart punch. The corners of the image were stamped with a Stempelglede stamp and some distress ink, and I totally ruined the shading on the bottom but managed to salvage it pretty well I think, just don't enlarge this picture ;o). </p><p align="center">The Copics I used are: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips); E44, E43, E42 (hair); V95, V93, V91 (cardigan, shoes, hearts); E43, E42 (trousers, top sleeves, shading); YG63 (eyes, flowers); YG63, G21 (top, hearts)</p><p><br /></p><div align="center">Okay, onto the important stuff: for this blog hop I get to give away<strong> TWO surprise Simply Sassy stamps</strong> to one lucky winner! All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is:<br /></div><div align="center">Leave a comment under this post, you have <strong>until 12.00 noon</strong> GMT (CET -1 hr) <strong>on Monday 28 February</strong> to do so! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I will pick a winner from all the comments and <strong>post the winner's name in my blog at 19.00 hrs that evening</strong>, so be sure to check back then!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Please leave a comment at all the stops along the way as all the DT members have stamps to give away!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577959205567751602" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6QL3sDYPLxY/TWjkWBt8ZbI/AAAAAAAATQw/IOO6_Cgic7I/s400/SS%2BDT%2B09b.jpg" /> <p align="center"><br />The order of the hop is:<br /><a href="http://www.kruemelsbastelblog.blogspot.com/">Kathrin</a><br /><a href="http://www.anitasdesigns.blogspot.com/">Anita</a><br /><a href="http://www.crafteezee.blogspot.com/">Tracy</a><br /><a href="http://www.kelliewinnell.com.au/">Kellie</a><br /><a href="http://www.autumn0725-mycreativeside.blogspot.com/">Autumn</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogje-van-eer.blogspot.com/">Erica</a><br /><a href="http://www.mscrapping.blogspot.com/">Maria</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center">You can buy the Simply Sassy stamps from <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/">Funky Kits</a> </p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577959124914537842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MRsHnwg0Ns8/TWjkRVQuBXI/AAAAAAAATQo/wG3nZScijzk/s400/logo%2B2.jpg" /> <p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center">Next up on the blog hop is <a href="http://www.mscrapping.blogspot.com/">Maria</a>, so hop on over and see what amazing creation she has in store for you! Have a great Sassy day ;o)!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-48327998955426171112011-02-20T12:00:00.002+01:002011-02-20T12:03:10.869+01:00Simply Sassy Sunday!<div align="center">I just couldn't deprive you of seeing this sweetie for one more minute, isn't she just adorable??! I know I say that about every single one of the Simply Sassy stamps but seriously, how cute are those bunny slippers! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">"Bedtime Snuggles" is one of the new stamps from set 5, which will go on sale soon at <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/">Funky Kits</a>! When I received this set I immediately fell in love with all the stamps in it, they are just too cute to be true! I'm sure that the other DT ladies can't wait either to show them off, so be sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> every day this week to see what's in store for you! And of course there's our release blog hop next Saturday, details about that will be posted later in the week!</div><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 363px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575722018902921954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLiF60phi0X8L_iKM9ucANtZ1muOdT8JQIUfZn2KB45Jr0KpXoFylIdBJ-iIqVkGKVC-ZZp_JIznH8uf0Z9zehnaJhmF4-ygUuY3g3EcOI1fXegg3-GUHndWFBvnOmkVYvmkuawEhUbsok/s400/SS+DT+08a.jpg" /></p><p align="center">Here's a close-up of Miss Cutie Pie:</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575722075746149218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN84n2dT3ZhofQR8GwzSjyHutqHh9uZnLIu3H98wj-vZtYxPxeop_jPC3Y2DUOx-yzSbq9Fkf60-AMOolr6CxrBfiZhqWBw5_cyfkPazUN_A_oB5mOwVUiFXffLTEDhoyZFWkA0XwgN_Vl/s400/SS+DT+08b.jpg" /><br /><em><strong>Materials used:<br />Stamps:</strong> Simply Sassy "Bedtime Snuggles"; Kaisercraft sentiment<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> BBP cream, brown; Maja Design DP<br /><strong>Embellishments: </strong>Papertrey Ink ribbon; Kars adhesive pearls; Madeira thread<br /><strong>Tools: </strong>EK Success flower punches<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)<br />E25 (eyes)<br />E43, E42, E41 (hair, teddybear)<br />R85, R83, R81 (clothes, slippers, bow)<br />T0, T2, T4 (shading)<br /><br /></em>Hope you've enjoyed this little sneak peek of things to come (and must-have ;o)), have a lovely Sunday! And don't worry, I haven't forgotten about the candy, I will put it up soon!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-21452842953008415812011-02-10T19:36:00.004+01:002011-02-10T19:46:21.957+01:00Here's One I Made Earlier ;o)<div align="center">I just realised I completely forgot to share this card with you, I made it for the current challenge over on <a href="http://www.doubledutchchallenges.blogspot.com/">Double Dutch Challenges</a>, which is "Love Is In The Air". The prize is a lovely Magnolia stamp from the new collection, so go have a look and join in the fun :D!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572132189595563602" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AKIUpZnR-UY/TVQwtDpc9lI/AAAAAAAATO0/8pOUqZxuGZ4/s400/Love%2BYa.jpg" /> <p align="center"><br />Things may go a little quiet here over the next week or so, as I have an airway infection and don't have a lot of energy at the moment. But when I come back I plan to celebrate my blogoversary (4 years on the 11th!) with a little sweet candy, so watch this space!</p><div align="center"><em><strong>Materials used:</strong><br /><strong><br />Stamps:</strong> Magnolia; Papertrey Ink; Stempelglede<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> BBP black, red, white; BoBunny<br /><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Kars adhesive pearls; Heidi Swapp Ghost Shape<br /><strong>Tools:</strong> EK Success Retro Flower punches<br /><strong>Copics:</strong><br />E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks);<br />E50, E51, E53, Y28 (hair);<br />W1, W3, W5 (shoes, shirt, shading);<br />R27 (hearts)</em></div><p align="center">Thank you so much for stopping by and your kind comments, they are much appreciated! Take care, see you again soon :D</p><p align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-67390671113165434752011-02-06T13:00:00.001+01:002011-02-06T13:00:09.076+01:00Simply Sassy Sunday<p align="center">Hi everyone, hope you're having a nice, relaxing Sunday! I got a little frustrated with this card because everything that could go wrong with it, did... Happy with how it turned out in the end, but not loving the little text label over the image. I actually stamped the text on the image, last thing I did, and then the acrylic block with the text stamp snagged on the flowers and, well...it wasn't pretty, let me put it that way ;o)</p><p><br /></p><p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 358px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570512941326350050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFt-0cURPecJyhizu1T5RqPpL5bvLbkl33oQXs_bnslm1kSfYu7RTqK1OqQnbIrnPN89XHIlBc2ns9_uShAxMmmLuA_aqy0nzhcxGZjiDnzC0zR9RR6xZSzjum0YqVqIauT6plGyEQV-3f/s400/SS+DT+07a.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">For this card I used the Spread Your Wings stamp, available from Funky Kits <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1489">HERE</a>, isn't she adorable? She's always bringing home stray or wounded animals, then she feeds them up and gets them healthy again and releases them back into nature. I reckon she wants to be a vet when she grows up ;o)</div><div align="center"><br />I used lots of punches and dies to create this classic black and white card. What with all the mishaps I didn't dare to punch the border on the red card, that would not have gone well I think...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Materials I used:</strong></div><p align="center"><strong><em>Stamps:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1489">Simply Sassy "Spread Your Wings"</a>; Papertrey Ink sentiment<em><br /></em><strong><em>Paper:</em> </strong>BBP black, red; Maja Design<em><br /><strong>Embellishments:</strong></em> Kars adhesive pearls; Zva Creative pearl swirls<em><br /><strong>Tools:</strong></em> Martha Stewart border punch; MFT Die-namics; EK Success Retro Flower punches; chalk<br /><em><strong>Copics:</strong><br /></em>E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)<br />E25 (eyes)<br />W1, W3, W5, W7 (hair, skirt, shoes, bird, birdcage, shading)<br />R27, R29 (lips, bows, top)</p><p align="center">I'm going to lay on the couch now and feel sorry for myself, I have some yucky flu symptoms that I won't bother you with ;o). Thank you for stopping by!</p><p align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-14366808382520813862011-02-03T13:00:00.001+01:002011-02-03T13:00:03.722+01:00Simply Scary...my first tutorial!<div align="center">Hi to all you bloggers out there, hope you're having a great day! It's a very important day for me, as today I'm giving the first (and my first) tutorial on the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> and I'm a little nervous, I can tell ya! All credit for the design of this creation goes to my dear and very talented friend <a href="http://www.scrapjesvanmoon.blogspot.com/">Monique</a> and I had such a lot of fun making it, I hope you go have a look and try it out too! If you do, leave me a comment here or on the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a> and I'll hop over to your blog and check it out!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569260000463074834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DEtGj-9dKVI/TUn8dpVkthI/AAAAAAAATNs/jpE_AHYhqWw/s400/SS%2BDT%2B06c.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569259947505855250" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DEtGj-9dKVI/TUn8akDlqxI/AAAAAAAATNk/18GkZBcJuiM/s400/SS%2BDT%2B06b.jpg" /> <div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 329px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569259889866865842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DEtGj-9dKVI/TUn8XNVYfLI/AAAAAAAATNc/Irv6Bh1CN1g/s400/SS%2BDT%2B06a.jpg" /></div><br /><p align="center">How gorgeous is this new stamp from the Simply Sassy line! She's on the phone to her best friend and they're trading gossip, talking about boys, clothes, make-up and all the other very important things that make up the life of the average teenager ;o). Details about this stamp, all the other materials I used to make this project and of course instructions on how to make this yourself can be found on the <a href="http://www.sugarnellie-simplysassy.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog</a>, have fun!</p><p align="center">Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-82901845765982304542011-01-30T13:00:00.000+01:002011-01-30T13:00:03.191+01:00Simply Sassy Sunday<div align="center">Hi blog friends, hope you're having a great Sunday and that you're getting some crafting time in! I've been at the Simply Sassy stamps again, they're just irresistible ;o) Here I've used the lovely Windswept stamp from the new set of ultra-fabulous Simply Sassy girls. It's available from Funky Kits <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1491">HERE</a>. Now, this girl has hair like I've always wanted but haven't had for...ooooh some 28 years now (showing my age aren't I ;o)). I'm thinking she is waiting for her boyfriend to come back, he's in the navy and she's meeting him on the quayside in her cutest outfit (don't you just love those shoes! Wish they made those in my size...).</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567664935979991874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3OW0kvtF_FxEKIhhr5aKLB8oSWn-pw3ZwzomAy6PbR4r6I2U072SIVoBXfkPnO765yymz6jstwdyd0CTkM3zDZBMtFmqQ1KMRwSgAyCf1l6GWh8tOEqQrIc7H3kxukrCjMTqfeVoqMTwQ/s400/SS+DT+05.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Okay, that's enough prattling from me, let's get down to some details:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Stamps:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1491">Simply Sassy "Windswept"</a>; text from Papertrey Ink</div><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Paper:</em></strong> BBP green, pink, white; Kaisercraft "English Rose"<br /></div><strong><em></em></strong><div align="center"><strong><em>Embellishments:</em></strong> Zva Creative pearl swirls; Kars adhesive pearls</div><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Tools:</em></strong> Martha Stewart PATP "Swirling Lace"; EK Success Retro Flower punches; QuicKutz tab die; Heidi Swapp distresser<br /></div><em><strong></strong></em><div align="center"><em><strong>Copics:<br /></strong></em>E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)<br />E50, E51, E53, Y28 (hair)<br />E25 (eyes)<br />R00, RV10 (clothes, shoes)</div><p align="center">Wishing you have a lovely, crafty Sunday!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Erica</p>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872717281734830845.post-11648150950683652912011-01-28T19:43:00.004+01:002011-01-28T19:51:53.585+01:00My Blog Hop Winner Is...<div align="center">Thank you so much for hopping by and leaving your comments, it's so nice to read how much you all love the new Sassy girls! </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The winner of my blog hop candy (two surprise Simply Sassy stamps) is </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.sjakvk.blogspot.com/">Jacqueline</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Congratulations Jacqueline! Please send your address to me at <a href="mailto:erica_everaers@hotmail.com">erica_everaers@hotmail.com</a> before Sunday 30 January and the stamps will be sent to you a.s.a.p.!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Hugs,<br />Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533661917874545340noreply@blogger.com2