Dare to be Sassy Thursdays

It's Dare to Be Sassy Thursday from Sassy Studio Designs. The challenge this week is to use metalics. I colored the Cosmopolitan image using Copic markers and added glitter for her earings and lots of Stickles for her dress and to rim her glass. I added Petaloo flowers and airbrushed them using my Copic Marker Airbrush system. The card is based on a sketch from The Sweet Stop. Make sure you go to the and see all the creations that the Design Team have created.

If you would like to play along post the card with this challenge on theSassy Studio Designs Blog...You will have until next Wednesday 1/13, at midnight PST, to get your entry in! Make sure to use a SASSY STUDIO image and link your creation , in the comments section of the Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post!! A winner will be announced on Friday 1/15 The winner will receive their choice of 2 SSD images!!

Pixie Dust Studios Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to make your projects FAB! For my FAB project I used a Flower, Argyle, and a Button. I chose Pixie from the Forrest Friends Collection. I colored her with Copic Markers. I used paper from my stash and a border punch from Martha Stewart. I also added a few rhinestones to highlight my image. Inside my lunchbox I added some little gifts: a manicure set, socks, and nail polish. I can't wait to see what you create for the challenge this week. You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

Twisted Thursdays from Shirleys 2 Girls

This weeks Twisted Thursday Challenge from Shirleys 2 Girls is to use the wonderful sketch and the twist is to add hearts!





I used the Zola Fetch (DG 98) image. It was fantastic fun to color with my Copic Markers. I used DP from K&Co. and cardstock from PTI.

Upload your card to your favorite online gallery and/or your blog. If you upload to SCS or PCP, please use the keywords S2GSC38 AND shirleys2girls. Post a direct link to your card using Mr. Linky on the Challenge Blog. The deadline for uploading your card is Wednesday, 13 January 2010 at midnight PDT.The winning card will be chosen by Random.org, the lucky winner will get to choose an image from the Shirley’s 2 Girls product list, and their winning card or other project will be showcased on the Shirley's 2 Girls Challenge Blog.

Stickles cover my hearts that were die cut using Spellbinders Classic Hearts. I used metalic paper from American Crafts. To top off my creation I added lots of rhinestones! Make sure to visit the rest of the Design Team members and see what they have created!

Ann English
Anne Ray
Carlie Mays
Cat Darling
Deanne Burton
Debbie Daniels
Georgia McDonald
Gina Lindsay
Jana Mays
Jane Wetzel
Jeannie Thomas
Jennifer Scull
Judy Applegarth

My K9s

Since I call my website Creative K9s I figured it was time to introduce you to the
K9 crew who inspire me and keep me company when I create:)



This is Gibson. He is named after the guitar. He is 6 years old and a black labrador. He loves stuffed toys and hates his picture taken.


Maddie is a chocolate lab and the first lab I ever had! After Maddie it's a wonder we got two more:) She is loving and independant and is a wonderful agility dog. She makes me laugh and has a wonderful sense of humor. We call her "agressively affectionate". She is my heart.


Panda is a four year old australian shepherd. She is my soul. She is with me all the time and is one of the most loving dogs I have ever met. She picked me out and my life has never been the same. She is a therapy dog and visits patients in hospice. She has also started her agility career.

You can see three of my four dogs on the table. The table is a piece of agility equipment that is used in the courses. They all know to sit and stay until I tell them "ok". MoDean is a four year old labrador. He is goofy and Marley like. He eats everything including tissues and undies. We have to watch him like a hawk. He loves my daughter most of all. He can be over excited and very loving.

Pixie Dust Studios Masquerade Ball New Release

I love the New Release from Pixie Dust Studios. Such perfect images for Valentines Day and beyond. I could not just choose one image to showcase. I made and designed these little boxes to hold Valentines Treats for my Husband and my Daughter. The Romeo and Juliet box it colored with Copic Markers and embellished with Stickles, pearls, and a white opague pen for highligts. Wink the Jester is colored in Copics using my Daughter's favorite colors. He is embellished with flocking, and Stickles. I used K&Co. design paper and PTI cardstock. I even decorated the sides of the box using a Martha Stewart border punch and ric rac ribbon. Make sure to take a look at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog and take a look at all the wonderful images in the store. Also, make sure to visit the rest of the DT to see what they created. With a little magic and pixie dust anything is possible.

Digital Tuesday Challenge/Mercy's Tuesday Challenge

I made this card using the Valentine's Elephant image from Shirley's 2 Girls. I colored my elephants with Copic Markers and added some bling with Stickles on the hearts. I made the card using Mercy's Tuesday Sketch. I added foiled cardstock from American Crafts, cardstock from PTI and DP from K&Co. I added lots of ribbon from my stash and some chipboard hearts.

New Challenge Blog from Fred, She Said!

NEW Challenge Blog from Fred, She Said!

Have you seen the NEW Challenge Blog from Fred, She Said yet? Well, you REALLY need to get over there and take a look at it and start Following it! On the 1st of February, there will be a Random Draw from the list of Followers for a FSS Freebie! The first Challenge will be held on January 25th (the LAST Monday of the month), so be sure to watch and participate!

Some Great news

I am so excited. I have been selected by one of my favorite online shops The 7 Kids College Fund to be a part of their Design Team. It is a wonderful honor. 7 Kids College Fund has such wonderful customer service and a wide variety of products. I love their stamps and they even carry Copics now!!!!!!!! Make sure you take a stop in to visit the store and see all the wonderful products they carry. I guarantee you won't leave empty handed:)

Sassy Studios Customer Blog Hop

Start your New Year with a Rockin' Customer Blog Hop from Sassy Design Studios.

**Do you want to be a part of our ROCKIN HOP?**


** Leave a comment on the Sassy Design Studios Blog!!
**Grab our ROCKIN badge and place it on your blog!
**Sign up by 1/10/10!!
**Create something with a SASSY STUDIO DESIGNS image!
**I will have the FINAL details for you on 1/11/10!!
**Get ready to hop on the 15th!



ON TO THE PRIZES!!


#1 SASSY & Altered Sistah! (create something ALTERED)
#2 SASSY Layout Sistah! (create a ROCKIN layout)
#3 SASSY Gifted Sistah! (create a SWEET gift)
#4 SASSY Color Creating Sistah! (create a SASSY color combo)

**Be chosen as any of the above SISTAHS and you will receive 5 SASSY STUDIO images!


**WAIT....one more PRIZE!!!



Be crowned the SASSIEST SISTAH OF THEM ALL????
You will win 10 Sassy Studio Designs images!!

Sassy Studio Design Team

I am pleased to announce that I have made the Sassy Studios Design Team. The digital images are amazing and so much fun. Lots of Sassy options for all your papercrafting desires.

I made this holiday card using the Sassy Cassie digital image. She is colored with Copic markers and placed upon DP from American Crafts and cardstock from PTI. I also added lots of stickles and black pearls for accents. I even used my sewing machine to make a ruffle.

Please help me in welcoming the new Sassy Studio Design Team:

SARA MORENO
JEN SHULTS
CATHRYN EDGAR
LAUREL SEABROOK
LARISA HOHMAN
ANITA KOCOUREK
GINI WILLIAMS
SUSAN KILLAM

Shirley's 2 Girls Design Team Announcement

I am so excited to announce that I am a part of Shirleys 2 Girls Design Team. I love their stamps. So many wonderful images...I am partial to all the wonderful dog images. Now they are going all digital. Don't get me wrong, I love traditional stamps. But, digital is awesome. I get to size my image just the way I like and it even comes out perfect the first time. Also, no messy ink all over my hands.

Make sure and visit the Shirleys 2 Girls store and check out all the fab digis they have for sale.

I am truly looking forward to being a "lady with attitude" and working with the fantastically talented team that was picked for the DT.

Mercy'sTuesday Challenge

Another great sketch from Mercy! I made this card using Wink a digital stamp from Pixie Dust Studios . This birthday card came together easily using this sketch. I added stitching for interest to make the multiple layers of this card pop. On the top of Wink's hat I added a brad and a sticker to make it look more festive. Wink is colored with Copic markers. I paired Wink with papers from Basic Grey, stickles, cardstock and ribbon from PTI, and a border punch from Martha Stewart. I cut out the ovals using my Spellbinders Long Classic Ovals.

12 Days of Sketches from The Greeting Farm

There are so many wonderful cards made for the 12 Days of Sketches challenges hosted by The Greeting Farm. I have truly enjoyed seeing everyones creations:) I made a box with drawers for the final sketch challenge. I used K&Co. DP, PTI cardstock and ribbon. I colored my Ian with Copic markers. I made this for my husband and although he has never worn a kilt it reminds me of his stories of being a boyscout:) This box is made sturdy by using chipboard for the top and bottom. Make sure to stop by the DT and see what they came up with!!!

Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lynda
Sandra
Gabby

Anya/Ian Christmas Cards Sketch#3 TGF

I needed to make Christmas Cards for my Husband and Daughter. I used the Fall Ian and Anya Digital stamps from The Greeting Farm and paired them with Sketch #3 from the 12 Days of Sketches:) Both cards use PTI cardstock, American Crafts DP, decorative paper clips and ribbon from my stash. Anya has added rhinestones and Ian rain drops to highlight the beautiful sketch from Mercy.

Have a wonderful Holiday:)