Time For An Update!

Hi all, hope you're well!! I've been very busy these last few months, setting up house and looking after my family, including two of the loveliest, cutest stepdaughters there ever were and the sweetest guy in the world, that I haven't really had time for an update. I have had time to make some cards and stuff, because my stepdaughters luuuuuurve to craft, and it's one of the things we enjoy doing together :D

I honestly couldn't tell you what materials and Copic colours I used, I'll try to do better next time...

Thank you for stopping by, hope to be back again soon with some more crafties!

Hugs,

Erica

Simply Sassy Wednesday ;o)

Hi folks, I completely forgot to put this on my blog last Sunday, so for this week it's a Simply Sassy Wednesday :D! And why not, the working week is half over and the weekend and, more importantly, my vacation time is looming!

I've used an oldie but a goodie for this week's card, kind of a "Goodbye to Summer" (what Summer was that, I hear some of you muttering ;o)) Granted, it wasn't great, but I also love Autumn and Winter (apart from when I got soaked walking home just now, that wasn't so good...) and the good thing about those seasons is: lots of crafty time!

Card Ingredients:

Stamp: Simply Sassy "Butterflies & Pigtails" (sold out at the mo, but back soon no doubt!)
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft, vanilla; Prima Marketing "Botanical Garden"

Embellishments: adhesive pearls; Rayher butterflies
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle Large; Martha Stewart border punch; My Favorite Things Flower Trio; Heidi Swapp edge distresser
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)

On Saturday the 17th we're having an amazing blog hop for the new release, which is utterly yummalicious! I'm kicking of sneak peeks this Sunday so be sure to stop by the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog and eh...put on a bib as you'll be drooling over these new Sassy stamps! ;o)

Thank you for stopping by, hope you have a lovely rest of the week and I'll see you Sunday :D!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday!

*Edited to add*:

On my blog the winner of one surprise Simply Sassy stamp is:

Kimberly

Congrats Kimberly! Please mail me your addy at
erica_everaers@hotmail.com!

Thank you all for your lovely comments, hope you enjoyed our hop!

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Hi there peeps, hope you enjoyed our hop yesterday, isn't the new release FANTASTIC?!?! If you haven't hopped along yet, you can find all the info in the post below this one. There's a chance to win a surprise Sassy stamp from the new release and also, Mark over at FUNKY KITS has a special price for the whole set, only for this weekend though, so hurry!

Today I'm showing you a stair step card, it's almost an exact replica of a card I did for Cards Only, a Dutch magazine, but I loved it so much that I wanted to make another one...silly isn't it, how sometimes you can fall in love with your own cards ;o)

I have used only cardstock to make this card, kind of making me wonder why I have stacks and stacks of design papers in my craft room when this will do just as well...ah well, we like all things pretty don't we ;o). The wonderful Butterfly Girl stamp from the new release goes really well with the cardstock butterflies, and of course it had to be a pink card with such a girly stamp ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Butterfly Girl"; sentiment by Whiff of Joy

Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock pink
Embellishments: Kars adhesive pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug embossing folders; My Favorite Things Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass, Butterflies; Magnolia Doohickeys Foliage; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen; EK Success Retro Flower punch small; Martha Stewart Picket Fence punch; QuicKutz Antique Flourishes die
Copics:
E00, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
R85, R83, R81 (pinks)

Well that's all from me for now, I'm off to enjoy some sunshine! Oh wait...it's raining again, guess I'll go craft some more ;o).
Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Hugs,
Erica

Thank You Beary Much!

Hi peeps, hope you're all doing great, I know I am! Just one more day of work and then...freedom! Well, at least until Tuesday week, *lol*. Not a long holiday but I'm really looking forward to it: a little trip to England (yay!), some R&R and of course some crafting :D!

I've finally made a card using one of the super-adorable Teddy Bo images, I love these and have tons of them, but have never gotten around to using one of them...I know right, naughty step for me ;o).

How cute is this little Teddy Bea! And she fits right in with the challenge over on the Teddy Bo Challenge Blog, which is Teddy Bea Only! Hope Teddy Bo won't get jealous ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Teddy Bo digital stamp; My Favorite Things sentiment
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft, white; Maja Design design paper "Life in the Country"
Embellishments: Rayher butterflies; Kars adhesive pearls; string
Tools: Martha Stewart picket fence punch; My Favorite Things Die-namics doily, tag die; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Marianne Design frond die
Copics:
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
B95, B93, B91 (blues)
R29, R27 (reds)
YG63 (green)

Well, that's all from me for now, wish me luck for tomorrow ;o) and thanks for stopping by, I'll be back on Friday (yes, I'll get the date right this time *lol*) with the new
Pink Ink Sketch Challenges sketch!

Hugs,
Erica

Thanks a Million!

Hi everybody! Hope you're doing well and enjoying your week so far, thank goodness it's Wednesday already right ;o). I made this Magnolia double pocket card a while ago but haven't shown it on here yet, because sometimes I just have Swiss cheese brain ;o). Anyway, I really enjoyed making this model card, you can find a tutorial on it -->HERE<-- (doesn't Beate just make the most beautiful things!)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Magnolia; sentiments by Papertrey Ink
Papers: Bazzill Basics cardstock red, white, blue; Maja Design designpaper "Life in the Country"
Embellishments: Papertrey Ink ribbon; We R Memory Keepers eyelets; buttons; scrapper's floss; Kars adhesive pearls
Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punch; Kars butterfly punch; Martha Stewart border punch; Magnolia Doohickey label die; My Favorite Things grass die; needle and thread
Copics: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
B95, B93, B91 (blues)
E07 (red)
YG63 (green)

The large label at the top is also a pocket, to put in some money or a gift card!

Right, that's all I wrote for now, have a great week, thanks for stopping by and I'll see you soon!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday: A Christmas Tale

Hi all, hope you're having a great weekend! The weather over here is so-so, and really lent itself to making a Christmas project :D. Hope you likey, sit back, relax and enjoy!

I've made a paperbag booklet today, using the wonderful Carisa's tutorial
(you can find that ->HERE<-)

The story you are about to read
Is about the Johnson sisters, a fun group indeed
Meet Britt, the oldest one who does all the shopping
From groceries to Christmas lights to the latest in mopping
(for mum!)

This year too she has some fabulous goodies
From dolls to CDs to fashionable hoodies
Now all she has to do is get them wrapped and hidden
She sticks them in dad's shed, even though it's forbidden
But her sisters are so nosy, they'll look everywhere
To get at the presents, but they won't be there...

Here's Audrey, who makes it her job to find out
Where the presents are hidden, and be in no doubt
That once she finds them she'll unwrap them with care
Because all this secrecy she really can't bear!

However, this year Britt has outdone herself
Audrey's checked every nook and cranny, closet and shelf
But nowhere are the presents to be found
Instead she keeps finding these notes all around
Wishing her a Joyous Christmas and Happy New Year
So she grumbles and mumbles to anyone who'll hear
"I would have those things if my presents were here!"





Little Mirte and daddy have gone tree hunting
They bring home a nice one and hang it with bunting
With baubles and tinsel and lots of fake snow
And of course fairy lights, from high to low

After all that tree-trimming Mirte takes a nap
And dreams of candy canes and sitting on Santa's lap
She can't wait to see what Santa will bring her this year
She's been a good girl, so there'll be no fear
Of getting books or hankies or mittens or socks
What Mirte really wants is the new Justin Bieber CD, it rocks!

This is Femke, who's been ready for Christmas for months
Started asking in August when Santa would come
Been wearing holly in her hair for weeks on end
And been wondering which presents Santa would send

A Barbie, a new swimsuit or maybe a book?
She would also like some cool clothes, a whole new look
Santa, please hurry, she thinks every day
Make my Christmas merry and gay!

Michelle has a secret present stashed away
It needs water and food and two walks a day
It's furry and naughty and chews all her stuff
Christmas can't come soon enough, thinks Michelle in a huff

Finally it's time, Christmas morning is here
The whole family up early, time for laughter and cheer
For presents and surprises and lots of fun
Look what Santa has brought Lisan!

A cute little puppy, sweet as can be
Lisan squeals with joy, happiness and glee
Her very own puppy, who would have thought
Santa's so sweet, she asked and he brought!
A Merry Christmas is had by all
And the little puppy's name? He's christened Snowball!

Project Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy set nr 8 (available from Funky Kits); Hero Arts sentiment
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft; Maja Designs design paper
Embellishments: Zva Creative swirls; Kars adhesive pearls; Wild Orchid Crafts corners; We R Memory Keepers eyelet; string; charms
Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punches; QuicKutz dies; Martha Stewart border punch

Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
C7, C5, C4, C3, C2, C1 (hair, clothes)
E07 (red accents)

That's all from me this Sunday, have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday!

Hello everybody, how are you enjoying your weekend so far? Mine is great, I'm visiting my family "down south" (hahaha, not a very big country but still four hours by train :o)) and we're celebrating some birthdays (my sister and nephew) so it's not a good weekend for dieting, let me put it that way...

Today I have this monochromatic card to share with you. You know how sometimes you don't know which design paper to choose? I'm tellin' you, there's no such thing as too much stash but it can get overwhelming can't it ;o) Well, then just grab some cardstock and use your embossing folders to create your own design!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy stamp "Luv a Latte"; Stempelglede background stamp
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock
Embellishments: Kars adhesive pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders; QuicKutz Antique Flourishes REV-0024; My Favorite Things Die-namics Butterflies; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Martha Stewart border punch; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen

Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
G21 (shirt, eyes, legwarmers)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (everything else)
W1 (shading)

Hope you likey, I'm off to celebrate some more, see you soon!

Hugs,

Erica

Warm Wishes And Blog Candy Winner!

Hi everyone, hope you're having a good day, it's nearly weekend so what could be bad about it eh ;o).

I have an easel card to share with you today, I'm entering this in the Sugar Bowl challenge which is a lovely sketch by Marlena! The prize, as always, is a fantastic one: you know how Sugar Nellie is the sweetest Scottish stamp company around right? Well, on 1 July they're unleashing these gorgeous Sherbet Pips onto us poor greedy stampers, and guess who'll be first in line at Funky Kits to get her inky paws on them? That's right...moi :D! Anyway, the prize they're giving away for this challenge is the whole set of Sherbet Pips for one lucky winner!

Aren't they just the most gorgeous gals you've ever seen?!?!

Onto the card before you lot start thinking I'm working on commission here ;o). This is the first time I've tried colouring on kraft cardstock and I must say, I thought it would be a lot harder! Granted, the hat ribbon colour isn't like that in real life, but otherwise it doesn't look half-bad methinks :D.

The layers of punched paper strips on the bottom of the card is an idea I got from the very talented Michelle, she did this on labels which is even more effective!

Card Ingredients:
Stamps: Sugar Nellie stamp "Pickin' Apples"; sentiment by CC Designs
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock; Kaisercraft design paper "English Rose"
Embellishments: Zva Creative pearl swirls; Kars adheshive pearls; Papertrey Ink ribbon
Tools: Magnolia Doohickey die; Martha Stewart, EK Success and Fiskars punches; Spellbinders Nestabilities Oval and Scalloped Oval; chalks
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (hair, clothes, basket)
YG95 (leaves, grass)
R20, R21, R39 (bows, flowers, apples)

And now the winner of my blog candy, as chosen by random.org

Congratulations Desiree! Please e-mail me your addy (erica_everaers@hotmail.com) and I'll send you your candy a.s.a.p.! Thanks to all of you for playing ;D!

Glad you stopped by today, hope to see you again soon!

Hugs,
Erica