Kayla's Invites

I've been working hard this holiday weekend on Graduation Invitations. Our oldest niece is graduating soon, and I was honored & touched that her & her Mom asked if I could make the invites for them:)

I ended up with three designs, mostly out of necessity. The first one had way too many gems and the red bow in the diploma was not making it look right in my opinion. So I removed it! lol I use the purple rhinestones until I ran out, then I switched to black, (easily found in my stash!) I was trying to keep the costs low. All in all, I feel good about making 53 invites for $32.00.

If the invites look funny....its because I'm trying to figure out the scanner without the husband home...lol. I'm sooo proud of the fact I figured out how to "white out" all the personal info so I could post them here! lol

I used Core’dinations Pearl Black Cardstock, And Core’dinations Purple cardstock.

  In real life its so shimmery!

Kayla's Invites:

Second Set: (using Black Rhinestones)

First set of Invites:

Party At My House....

I ♥ the name of the latest Art Freckles kit. Take a Look:

You can buy it RIGHT HERE.

Enjoy:)

Savvy N Sassy Design Team Call

Savvy N Sassy will be looking for FIVE energetic and creative designers who love ribbon to join our design team!
If you are interested in receiving a new and exciting ribbon card in the mail each month filled with beautiful designs and colors then this call is for you!

As a design team member, we are seeking individuals who are interested in bonding with the team as a whole, have time to post and upload layouts to share and inspire with everyone on a regular basis. All applicants must be active in the forum/gallery in that they are familiar with our members and the overall environment of SnS.

Responsibilities

-Each month you will receive our Ribbon Kit of the Month in the mail. In turn, DT members are expected to post 3 projects with their kits. One project is 1 layout OR 4 cards OR 1 altered item. DT members are encouraged to do more than one type. For example: 2 layouts and 4 cards. These items created are not sole property of Savvy n Sassy. You will be able to post them in other online galleries, blogs, submissions etc. The only stipulation we ask is that you just add in the "ribbon provided by Savvy n Sassy" phrase when sharing your layouts. These projects are due no later than the 25th of each month and must be loaded onto the Savvy'n'Sassy blog by that date as well.

--A minimum of 25 posts a week on the message board. We encourage you to post more than that.

--Start new topics on the message board (5 - 6 are required/week)

--Post comments in the gallery, look at the projects and praise them.

--Post monthly challenges

--As DT members, we encourage you to do a minimum of at least one of the challenges posted each month other than your own.

--DT members will also be responsible for 1 or 2 "How to" entries on the Savvy n Sassy Blog, and participation in our online crop (we have one crop per 6 month term).

--Help with online crops (challenges, games, etc.)

--Post your Savvy'n'Sassy projects, contests and news on your personal blog.

Compensation

--A ribbon kit every month to design with.

--Design Team members will receive a discount on stock in store and free shipping on purchases with each months kit. (as long as they are lettermail, larger items will be charged extra)

Submission requirements

If you are interested and believe you would be a fit for our team then please submit the following:
-- User name in SNS forums
-- three projects or layouts showcasing your use of ribbon (created in the last 3 months)
-- small bio about yourself including email and snail mail address
-- list of any other design teams you are on
-- please acknowledge how much time you are comfortable with to devote to Savvy n Sassy each month
-- Link to your Blog
-- Link to your online Gallery
--Why would you like to be a Desiger for Savvy n Sassy?

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Term begins July 1st, 2009 and runs until December 31st 2009
Submit your application by June 20th to:
submissions@savvynsassy.com

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USA & International applicants are welcome, however, please note that due to mail delivery times you may have to work under tight time constraints. You are still responsible for having your projects completed by the 25th of each month.

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New team will be announced on June 29th
Good Luck!!!

Winner of the NSD Rak

from theArt Freckles Blog Hop is Nicole!



Enjoy your goodies!!

Winner Announced!!

With out further ado - Here ya go:



Congrats to Mardi!

Mardi (19:10:04) : edit

Hmm, my favorite way to use ribbon…using my Fiskars “leave it to weaver punch” and then weaving my ribbon through the paper!

Enjoy your $10 GC to Savvy n Sassy! Please email me at wildlonewolf(at)gmail(dot)com for your codes!

To everyone that commented! That was a record 23 comments! Don't forget to check in every now and then as you never know what I'll give away next!!

A Chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to:

That's right! $10. You could get a kit, or two or three...... Whatever your heart desires!!

All you have to do is tell me your favorite way to use ribbon!!

That's it!! Easy Peasy!!

I will use the Random Number Generator to pick the winner......on Feb 14th, after midnight EST......So What are you waiting for??? How come you are still reading this?? Go, Go Go...LOL

"Cuz Its My Birthday Kit" by Art Freckles

teehee, not my Birthday, but it is Shannon's Very Soon!! So to celebrate she created a very special kit! Make sure you stop by and get yours soon!

This kit contains:

• 8 sheets of 12x12 double sided patterned paper fromWRMK Heart Attack Line

(2 of each design)

* Be Mine

* Crush

* Honey Bunny

* Twitterpated

• 6 sheets of Bazzill cardstock (2 ea. of Lily White, Buttercream, and Dragonfly)


• 1 pkg. Scrap-icing Loopy Daisies


• 1 pkg WRMK glitter brads Heart Attack Line


• 1 pkg WRMK glitter lace Heart Attack Line


• 1 pkg WRMK designer eyelets & snaps Heart Attack Line


• 1 sht. WRMK embossed stickers Heart Attack Line


• 1 pkg. Bazzill 3/4" ruby red blossoms


• 2 yards cream lace

Wow

The January Love N Lollipops Kit is already Sold Out!! Can you believe it???

Still want it???

Tara is having a giveaway on her blog. You guessed it, she's giving away one January ' Love 'n Lolipops' Kit! Can you believe it?

Go Check it out HERE.

Good Luck!!!

January ' Love 'n Lolipops' Kit

{Featuring Bo Bunny}

This kit contains:

• 10 sheets of 12x12 double sided patterned paper from Bo Bunny's Fliry and Sweetie Pie Lines

(2 of each design)

* sweetie pie

* flirty

* birds

* dots

*flower

• 6 sheets of Bazzill cardstock (2 ea. of Leap Frog, Lily White, and Princess)


• 1 pkg. Scrap-icing Loopy Daisies


• 3 ea. Dove cardstock die-cuts


• 1 ea. Crafty Creations Bag Style Card


• 1 yard American Crafts elastized ribbon ~ orange


• 1 ea. AmericanCrafts Jewelry Box Thickers ~ white


• 1 yard Red Twill Ribbon 3/8"


• 1 Daisy Bucket clearly petite stamp (love you)


• 1 pkg. Prima Flower Lolipops ~ orange


• 1 pkg. Prima 'Say It In Crystals' ~ black


• 1 scoop Keepsake buttons in green hues


• 3 ea. Lolipop Girl Felt Embellishments (1 white, 1 pink, 1 black)

Aren't the birds the cutest??

Go Get your Kit Now over at

Art Freckles Before it Sells out!

2 Design Team Calls!

**Sticky Alert** Scroll down for the newest posts! xo

Art Freckles is a brand new online kit company, and we are looking to add another member to our Design Team! We provide great quality kits, as well as a friendly inspiring community. This current call is for a 6 month term running from January 1st to June 30th, 2009. We will also select 2 runner up guest designers as well!

To apply please send the following information to admin@artfreckles.com :

- Full name, mailing address, email address and Art Freckles forum name
- 2-3 examples of your work; layouts, cards, or altered items (these do not have to be newly created for this call)
- link to any online galleries that you wish to share
- brief bio. telling us about yourself and why you'd like to be on the Art Freckles team
- list of any current or past design teams you've been on
- link to personal blog

(DEADLINE DECEMBER 28TH, 2008 ~ MIDNIGHT EST)

Design Team Member will be expected to:
- create 3 projects per month with our kits (layouts, altered items, or cards)
- post these creations on our blog and in our gallery- post 1 (one) challenge per month in our forum
- be active in the forum and comment in the gallery regularly
- post a 'how-to' on our blog 1-2 times per 6 month term
- contribute to, and participate in crops (1-2 per term)
- be responsible in overseeing the pubcalls section of our forum, and promote Art Freckles wherever possible

Some benefits include:
- recognition through picture and bio on our website
- a free Art Freckles kit to design with each month
- a link to your personal blog from the Art Freckles blog
- occasional buying opportunities at special Design Team discount

Deadline for entry is December 28th, 2008 ~ midnight EST. The successful candidate will be announced January 1st 2009. Good luck to all!



Savvy n Sassy will be looking for TWO energetic and creative designers who love ribbon to join our design team!

If you are interested in receiving a new and exciting ribbon card in the mail each month filled with beautiful designs and colors then this call is for you!

Each month you will receive our Ribbon Kit of the Month in the mail. In turn, you will provide for us three projects/layouts to showcase in our gallery. These items created are not sole property of Savvy N Sassy. You will be able to post them in other online galleries, blogs, submissions etc. The only stipulation we ask is that you just add in the "ribbon provided by Savvy N Sassy" phrase when sharing your layouts.

You will also be responsible for 1 or 2 "How to" entries on the Savvy n Sassy Blog. You'll also be responsible for participating in our "Frame of the Day" and "Question of the Day".

Design Team members will receive a discount on stock in store and free shipping on purchases with each months kit. (as long as they are lettermail, larger items will be charged extra)

As a design team member, we are seeking individuals who are interested in bonding with the team as a whole, have time to post and upload layouts to share and inspire with everyone on a regular basis. All applicants must be active in the forum/gallery in that they are familiar with our members and the overall environment of SnS.

If you are interested and believe you would be a fit for our team then please submit the following:

-- User name in SNS forums
-- three projects or layouts showcasing your use of ribbon (created in the last 3 months)
-- small bio about yourself including email and snail mail address
-- list of any other design teams you are on
-- please acknowledge how much time you are comfortable with to devote to Savvy n Sassy each month
-- Link to your Blog
-- Link to your online Gallery
-- Why would you like to be a Designer for Savvy n Sassy?

Term begins January 1st, 2009 and runs until the end of June 2009

Submit your application by 12 Midnight (MST) Dec 23rd to:

submissions@savvynsassy.com

New team will be announced on Dec 30th.
Good Luck!!!

Art Freckles & Savvy n Sassy

SNS has a Beautiful kit out to match Art Freckles October Kit.



Go Get over to SNS and get your awesome ribbon to co-ordinate with your AF Kit! Run!!! Don't walk!!!

Stuffed Animal Surgery & Art Freckles:

Daffy - along with a few others - had "surgery" again to repair Max Damage. We put them on top of the fridge as they are damaged - and I was beginning to realize that the top of the fridge was full! LOL So Yesterday I managed to stay awake long enough to do "surgery" on Max's Friends...... The poor guy takes this seriously, hangs out with me until they are all done and in a pile by him....then he will play. I think Daffy's just about had it......Penguin is a close second. He's lost both arms and legs - but I added a squeaker to him to make him a little more interesting. He'd be in the photo to - but Max stole him off the couch before I could take the picture! lol

On another note:




The Art Freckles October Kit is here!! Check it out HERE! Don't forget to check out Week 3 Giveaway on the Art Freckles Blog too!

Art Freckles: Week Two Giveaway!

is here!!

Go Check Out This Post!! Hurry!! You only have until Friday October 10th!!

Art Freckles GiveAway!

Art Freckles Week One Giveaway is Here! Check out this blog post for your chance to win!

Art Freckles

Shannon is living the dream. She is starting her own kit company, called Art Freckles officially on November 1st. I'm honored to be asked to be part of her Design Team. Thank you Shannon! She's hosting a pre-opening party on the Art Freckles Blog. Its going to be so much fun! Be sure to check out Art Freckles Etsy and the Art Freckles Website too! I love the Sept Kit, and it sold out Fast too!!

Congratulations Shannon! I wish you all the best in your upcoming adventure!!

Want to win a Gift Certificate...

to SNS? Well who wouldn't???? Go check out THIS POST! Hurry up!! Only till Sept 25th, Midnight, Mountain Standard Time!!! What are you still reading this for??? Get Going!! LOL

I've been Tagged - Twice!

in the last month!

First by Aleks:

It’s a random tag and here are the rules!
1. Link to the person who ‘tagged’ you!
2. Post the rules on your blog!
3. List 6 random facts about yourself!
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post!
5. Let each person know they have been tagged by commenting on their blog!
6. Let the tagger know the entry is posted on your blog!

Ok Here it goes:

1. I've lived in two countries - USA & Canada
2. I work in one Country & Live in another. (I'm insane - I know)
3. I miss my greyhound every day.
4. I try to create every day, but most days after work I fall asleep on the couch.
5. I'm almost ready to have another dog. (shh...don't tell Max yet)
6. I love Tim Hortons in CANADA the bestest. (yes - that is a Renee Word!)

Now to tag 6 people.......hmmmmmm...

I Tag everyone that reads this!!! ROFL <-- That should be a least 6 people! I hope! LOL

Ann tagged me as well!



Here are the rules…

I have to pick 7 of my favorite blogs and…

1. The winner can put the logo on their blog
2. Link the person you received your award from
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated.

Here are some of my favorite blogs:

Shannon - Love the new look to your Blog!

Ann - this woman is a wicked Card Maker.

Aleks - I enjoy reading her blog - and she recently updated her blog look too!

Di Hickman - lots of stuff to learn here!

Ellen - She makes such Beautiful Projects - such an inspiration!

Ingrid - Another talented Lady!

Jen - Love to see her new projects!

Miranda - She is so sweet to write her blog in two languages!!

Wendy - I love to see what she's come up with next!

Monica - Makes Fabulous scrapbooking videos!

There are a ton more I read - just take a look at my blog links to the right---->

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Yeah!!! Woohoo!!! and as this is posting all by itself, it somehow knew to post at exactly my birthday!! ROFL.

All I can say is I was spoiled rotten for my Birthday! I was actually scared to cross the border on Friday, I had soooooo much stuff to bring home. My co-workers spoil me!!



Can you believe it! It fills up a couch!!

That's not all I got last Friday either! Rhea surprised me with goodies inside my box!!





Holy Crap Girl!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo

and THEN: (can you believe it???)

Ann's RAK from the Trash your Stash Challenge came!! Holy!! Like I'm talking Super Fast!! I had her send to the house cuz I figured that Canada Post would take forever to go across country - well apparently they are on steroids this week!

Thank you Ann for a Lovely RAK!!
xoxoxox



OMG - Guess what Mike Got me!!!!!!!!!!! And I'm using it now as he gave it to me early!!!!!!!!! Are you ready?????????



Oh boy does my man give good prezzies!!! xoxoxoxoxox

Love, an older but never wiser...................................

Altered Ribbon Iron

I created for my Alter Me Crazy Challenge over at SNS.



Above is the before Picture.


This is what it looks like now: (And I must say - still functions beautifully in ironing my ribbon!)













It was so fun and easy to do! It came apart quite easily to spray paint, and still works beautifully! I used Heidi Swapp Ghost Wings, A ZZ Embellishment, Spray Paint that is OK to get hot, and misc bling and rub ons from my stash. I love it so much more now! Its no longer Pink! Yeah!! Oh - and the the quote around the back states - Life is an experiment!