Last Simply Sassy Sunday

I just did my last post for the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog, I have had to make the decision to quit the team to focus on other, equally fun, things in my life. Only so many hours in the day right ;o).

For my last offering I have used

Tease Me

which appears to be sold out at the moment but will no doubt be back in stock soon!

Aaaaah she looks like me on a Sunday morning, coping with wayward hair and the realisation that it's back to work tomorrow ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Tease Me"; LOTV sentiment
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft; Maja Design "Vintage Winter" paper
Embellishments: staples; Kars adhesive pearls
Tools: Marianne Design frond; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle Large
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
B95, B93, B91 (blues)
R27 (red)

Right, that's all from me, thank you for stopping by and have a great week!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday Times Two...

Hi all! I'm a little behind in posting, things have been a tad hectic around here, so without further ado: here are my latest Simply Sassy cards :D! No more time to craft today, I really want to get the Christmas decorations up! I just love the coziness and candlelight, and it gives the cats something else to try and destroy *LOL* ;o)

Have a great day, thank you for stopping by and see you soon!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Thursday

Hi everyone, hope you're well! I had to swap Simply Sassy days with Maria Therese because I was teaching a workshop on Saturday and didn't have the energy left to make a card on Sunday...imagine that, must be getting old ;o). For today's card I've used

Domestic Goddess

which is out of stock at the moment, but will no doubt be back soon! I have used only browns and a bit of red to colour on kraft and I'm fairly happy with the result :D. My apologies for the truly awful picture, but it's been fog, fog and more fog here the last few weeks (I've literally got my head in the clouds, walking on air, that kind of stuff ;o)) and it shows in the pictures!

Card Ingredients:

Stamp: Simply Sassy "Domestic Goddess"
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock; Maja Design design paper "Vintage Winter"
Embellishments: Zva Creative pearl swirls; Kars adhesive pearls; charm; Papertrey Ink ribbon
Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punches; My Favorite Things Dienamics border; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen
Copics:
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
R29 (red)

That's all from me for now, I'll see you on Sunday for some more Sassiness, have a great week!

Hugs,

Erica

Simply Sassy Blog Hop Winner!

Hi everyone, so glad to see you're all so enthusiastic about the last Simply Sassy set, it is fabby isn't it :D! So I had to pick a winner out of all your kind comments, and it wasn't easy, but I decided on

Ruby

Congrats Ruby! Please e-mail your addy to erica_everaers@hotmail.com and a brand spanking new Book Club stamp will wing its way to you shortly!

Thanks to you all for playing and for your continued support over the past year!

Hugs,

Erica

Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!

It is time for another Simply Sassy Blog Hop, as today sees the release of a whole new set! Now, if you've come from the amazingly talented Elaine's blog then you're on the right track! If you haven't or if you're just joining us, please head to the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog to start the hop ;o)

I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to Book Club, isn't she the cutest nerd EVER!!! Now I knew this card was missing something, I just couldn't put my finger on what it was...until I put it up in my post just now and saw that I forgot to put the buttons on the flower centres :o(. I'll update it tomorrow for a more complete look ;o).

This image can be used for so many things, such as a gift card (for a book...or something ;o)), a back to school card, a door hanger for a studious little girl, a bookmark etc. etc.

I have used Maja Design papers, My Favorite Things Die-namics doily, flowers and leaves, the sentiment is by Stamping Bella, the pearls are from Kars and the background stamp is from Stempelglede. The Copic colours are: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips), E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns), R29 (red).

Okay, onto the important stuff: for this blog hop I get to give away the Simply Sassy stamp that I used on my card to one lucky winner! All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is:

Leave a comment at every stop on the blog hop, you have until 12.00 noon GMT (CET -1 hr) on Monday 21 November to do so!

I will pick a winner from all the comments and post the winner's name in my blog that evening, so be sure to check back then!

You can find Book Club over at Funky Kits, where they have an amazing deal for the release weekend: when you buy the whole set, which you can get at the usual amazing price of six for the price of five, you also get the limited edition stamp for free (this stamp will only be included in the set this weekend and will not be sold individually)! So that's seven stamps and you only pay for five, that's what I call getting into the Christmas spirit :D!

Next up on the blog hop is the fabulous Alina, so hop on over and see what amazing creation she has in store for you! Have a great Sassy day ;o)!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday Sneak Peek!

Goooooood morning!! Here is a sneak peek of the fantabulous new set, say hello to Cinderella, just about to go to the ball I think ;o) with her lovely pink dress and shoes and don't forget that crown, she'll wow the prince with those for sure, he won't be able to resist her ;o)!

Next Saturday sees the release of this new set, which we'll be celebrating with a blog hop, and this coming week there'll be lots more sneek peaks, so stay tuned to the Simply Sassy Blog!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Cinderella"; sentiment by Papertrey Ink
Paper: cardstock by Bazzill and Elzybells; design paper by Maja Design
Embellishments: adhesive pearls; string; We R Memory Keepers wide eyelet
Tools: My Favorite Things Die-namics wavy border, buttons and leaves; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
R85, R83, R81 (pinks)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
E25 (eyes)

That's all I wrote, thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday

Hiya! Hope you're having a good day, weather overcast here so I've decided to make it a cleaning-and-tidying day, seeing as how I couldn't find my leaf die to put some much-needed leaves on this tag...*hanging head in shame*.

For today's inspiration I've used

Hippie Love

Still one of my all-time favourite Sassy stamps :D!

Tag Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Hippie Love"; Stempelglede background stamp
Paper: Elzybells Art Stamps cardstock; BoBunny design paper "Welcome Home"
Embellishments: American Crafts Thickers; staples; Kars adhesive pearls; Prima Marketing Vintage Trinkets; string; We R Memory Keepers wide eyelet
Tools: Magnolia Doohickey fence; My Favorite Things Upsy Daisy flower die; Ranger distress ink; chalk
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
BG02, BG01, BG000 (blues)
G24 (green)
E44, E43, E42 (browns)

Right, that's all from me, off to create some order in this chaos! Have a great day, thank you for stopping by and see you soon!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday

Hi all, hope you're enjoying the same Indian Summer we're experiencing over here, isn't it lovely! It's Sunday again so time for a Simply Sassy creation, and this time I've made a doorhanger:

This is perfect for a teen girl's bedroom with a text like "Enter At Your Own Risk" or "Stay Out" or "No BOYS Allowed" ;o) I loved this text though, it's from the design paper and matchy-matchy, just how I like it!

Project Ingredients:

Stamp: Simply Sassy "So What!"
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft; My Mind's Eye design paper "Breeze"
Embellishments: staples; adhesive pearls; Papertrey Ink ribbon
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle Large; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Stampin' Up! edge punch
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
YG95, YG93 (greens)
BG15, BG13 (blues)
E44, E43, E42 (browns)

Right, that's all from me this week, I'm going to enjoy this lovely weather before it's gone again ;o). Have a great day, see you soon!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!

It is time for another Simply Sassy Blog Hop, as today sees the release of a new set, which might actually be my favourite so far (sssshhh, don't tell the other Sassy's!)... Now, if you've come from the amazingly talented Anita's blog then you're on the right track! If you haven't or if you're just joining us, please head to the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog to start the hop ;o)

I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to Travel Lite, or as I like to call her, Becky ;o). You see, Becky's going on a mini-break with her new boyfriend and he's very impressed she's only packed one tiny suitcase! Little does he know she's already sent the two big ones ahead to their hotel ;o).

This image can be used for a great many things, such as a bon voyage card, or a miss you card, or an invitation for a friend to come stay with you :D. I have used the new sketch over on Pink {Ink} Sketch Challenges for this card, provided by the lovely and very talented Kylie :D!

I have used My Mind's Eye papers, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen, the suitcase stamp is from Magnolia, the doily (just visible) is made with My Favorite Things Die-namics, the flowers with EK Success Retro Flower punches, the sentiment is by Papertrey Ink, the pearls are from Queen & Co and Zva Creative, the butterflies from Rayher and the Copic colours are: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips), Y28, E53, E50 (hair), W7, W5, W3, W2, W1 (greys).

Okay, onto the important stuff: for this blog hop I get to give away the Simply Sassy stamp that I used on my card to one lucky winner! All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is:

Leave a comment at every stop on the blog hop, you have until 12.00 noon GMT (CET -1 hr) on Monday 19 September to do so!

I will pick a winner from all the comments and post the winner's name in my blog at 19.00 hrs that evening, so be sure to check back then!

You can find Travel Lite over at Funky Kits, where they have an amazing deal for the release weekend: buy all six stamps in this set for the price of five!

Next up on the blog hop is the fabulous Autumn, so hop on over and see what amazing creation she has in store for you! Have a great Sassy day ;o)!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday Sneak Peek!

Hi all, today I'm showing you a sneak peek of one of the fantastic new stamps in set 10 of the Simply Sassy stamps (can you believe, ten sets!). The stamp is called "Love Letters" but I think I'll call her Sophie...

Sophie is a beautiful girl and very popular with the boys. Every day her poor postman gives himself a hernia dragging the sackfulls of love letters to Sophie's door. You see, Sophie doesn't have a computer or a smartphone so no texting, e-mailing or What's App'ing for her, if the boys want her attention they'd better send her a nice love letter, the old-fashioned way! Today she received four letters she really likes and now she has to make up her mind which of the boys to go out with! Can't wait to hear Sophie's choice... ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Love Letters"; Magnolia background stamp
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft, white; DCWV design paper Linen Closet
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts pearl hearts; Queen & Co adhesive pearls; staples
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle Large; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Ranger Distress Ink Old Paper
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)

Right, that's all from me, but if you hop on over to the Sugar Nellie blog you'll find another sneak peek there from Maria Therese!

Have a great day, thanks for stopping by :D!

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 Meets Pink Ink!

Because I am a little short on time these days I have combined my Simply Sassy card with the sketch from Pink Ink Sketch Challenges, which is a fantastic creation by Cherie :D! And because we all have to step out of our comfort zone every once in a while I've tried to emulate Maria Therese's style on this card :D.

I lovey this stamp, which seems to be temporarily sold out over at Funky Kits at the moment, but will be back in stock again soon no doubt. Again, she is so versatile and just gorgeous, what can't you use her for!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Strike a Pose"; sentiment by Creashop Duymelot
Paper: Elzybells Art Stamps cardstock kraft; My Mind's Eye paper "Blush"
Embellishments: Papertrey Ink ribbon; Kars adhesive pearls; Prima Marketing roses
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Oval and Scalloped Oval; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Heidi Swapp paper distresser
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
R85, R83, R81 (pinks)
G21, G20 (greens)
E41 (stockings)

Okay, that's all from me this Sunday, I promise to be back later in the week with some more crafty stuff :D! Thank you for stopping by, have a lovely day!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday!

Hi there crafty chicks (and dudes!), I'm back :D! I've had such a busy week and I really wanted to craft, but was just sooooo exhausted when I got home of an evening that I just wanted to crash on the couch...how old am I right :-(

I made this label before (see THIS POST for pattern link) but yesterday, while tidying up the bombsite I call my craft room, I came across the pattern for these labels again and just had to make another ;o)

For today's creation I used the utterly adorable

Apple of My Eye

from the latest set of Simply Sassy goodness :D. I love this stamp (I know, I say that about all of them but I cannot tell a lie :-p) because it it so versatile, it can be used "just because", for get well cards, a welcome back or goodbye from school (apples=teacher's pet in my mind, weird isn't it) and for a lot more themes you care to think of :D!

Tag Ingredients:

Stamp: Simply Sassy "Apple of My Eye"
Paper: Elzybells Arts Stamps kraft cardstock; Pion design paper
Embellishments: Creative Cafe rub-on sentiment; Kars adhesive pearls; We R Memory Keepers eyelet; Rayher butterflies; staples; string; charm
Tools: Magnolia Doohickey fence; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen; Ranger distress ink Weathered Wood; We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-Dile
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
W7, W5, W3, W2, W1 (greys)

It's perfect crafting weather over here, so that's what I'm going to be doing today ;o). Hope you have a lovely day, thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday!

Hi everyone, today I have made a flower-less card...I know right, I didn't think that was possible either ;o), but somehow or other flowers just didn't suit. So after a lot of trying I left them off, being somewhat gobsmacked at my own decision!

I got the design for this card from DoCrafts Creativity magazine, I love some of the ideas in there and there's always a free gift which, being a Dutch person, I really appreciate of course :-p. I am one for giving credit where it is due, I really don't like it when people rip off other people's ideas and pass them off as their own. Like when I opened a Dutch craft paper yesterday I saw some of the pages from my Simply Sassy Christmas Tale booklet had been taken almost "verbatim" (even the paper line and the stamps were the same!), and published under someone else's name as her work. It's just not on and it makes me sad...

Anyway, back to my flower-less card:

You can't see the sentiment because, well, I took the picture wrong, but it says "Girly You Rock", which I thought was very appropriate ;o). Isn't this little cutie so adorable! She can be used for so many kinds of cards too!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Lost in Music"; sentiment by Papertrey Ink
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock white; My Mind's Eye design paper Lime Twist: Life of the Party
Embellishments: Zva Creative pearl swirls; Kars adhesive pearls; string; charm
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle large
Copics:
E00, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
BG15, BG13, BG11 (turquoise bits)

Right, that's it from me for now, hope you have some lovely crafty time set aside for today, see you soon :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

Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!

It is time for another Simply Sassy Blog Hop, as today sees the release of a new set, which is (if that is at all possible) even more gorgeous than the previous sets! Now, if you've come from the amazingly talented Tracy's blog then you're on the right track! If you haven't or if you're just joining us, please head to the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog to start the hop ;o)

I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to "Team Spirit", one of the wonderful new characters in the latest release of gorgeous Simply Sassy stamps! She can be used on so many kinds of cards and is just cuteness personified I think :D!

I've been wanting to do rosettes on cards for ages now, but kept forgetting...I know right, it's too embarassing! Anyway, that's what I did here and I likey :D! Just that the bloomin' things won't stay on (literally seconds after the camera clicked the bottom one fell off...) so any tips would be greatly appreciated! I'm also embarassed to admit I've used Maja Design papers (again...).

The flags are made with My Favorite Things Die-namics, the sentiment is by Papertrey Ink and the Copic colours are: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks), R29, R27 (reds), E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns), W5, W3, W2, W1 (greys).

Okay, onto the important stuff: for this blog hop we all get to give away one surprise Simply Sassy stamp to one lucky winner! All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is:

Leave a comment at every stop on the blog hop, you have until 12.00 noon GMT (CET -1 hr) on Monday 25 July to do so!

I will pick a winner from all the comments and post the winner's name in my blog at 19.00 hrs that evening, so be sure to check back then!

The order of the hop is:
Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog
Kathrin
Elaine
Tracy
Erica (me!)
Autumn
Maria


You can buy the Simply Sassy stamps from Funky Kits, Mark has made a special price for you for the whole set for this weekend, check it out :D!

Next up on the blog hop is the fabulous Autumn, so hop on over and see what amazing creation she has in store for you! Have a great Sassy day ;o)!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday

Hi crafty friends, hope you're not having the same horrible weather we've been having here all week, it's been raining the proverbial cats and dogs :-(. Never mind, hopefully summer will return soon and in the meantime: more time for card-making!

It's that time of the week again: Simply Sassy time! Today I've made a heart-shaped card, I love making easel cards and especially the ones with unusual shapes. I've pulled out one of my all-time favourite Sassy girls (I say that every week don't I... ;o)) and made this cute little card with her. My cards are usually 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6") so it was a challenge to get everything onto this tiny card, I tell ya!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy stamp "Fashionista"; sentiment by Papertrey Ink
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft; Kaisercraft design paper "English Rose"
Embellishments: Kars adhesive pearls; Rayher butterflies; brad
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Heart and Scalloped Heart; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Marianne Design Decorative Elegance frond die; QuicKutz label
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
E44, E43, E42 (hair)
R00, RV10 (pinks)
YG63 (green)

Just one more thing to tell you: there's a Sweet Sassy Saturday stamp giveaway on the Simply Sassy blog, you can find it -->HERE<-- !

Have a great Sunday, thanks for stopping by!

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