Bella Bunny Boo

I just had to make this little Bella Bunny Boo digi from Sassy's Cheryl...!!!!

Bella looks like my beloved doggie Taibo.  Taibo is mostly whiteish with undertones of beige, so I just added a few flicks  here and there to add in his "lowlights"!  Isn't he just adorable sitting there with his tilted head?  

I made two of these cards...one for my son (or Taibo's brudder) ...and one for my 'grand-doggies'  Billy and Porter.  I am sure they will recognize him right away when they get this in the mail!  

Scan N Cut 2 details:
 I sized this image in word so that it was about 4.5 inches tall. I cut it out with my Scan N Cut 2. That was a little tricky because this image has a lot of open lines. I did choose the color image scan option, even though it was a black and white image. The B&W option wanted to recognize all the lines even if I only wanted an outside cut.  I finally had to close the openings in with pencil, which I erased after I got it to cut out.  I had to scan numerous times before I got the perfect outline cut. I then cut a blank outline for the back of the card. I used a .12 offset. This card fits easily into an A2 envelope. 

I am sharing Bella/Taibo with the following challenges: (Please visit these challenge blogs...there is soooo much inspiration to be seen!)

Crafty Cardmakers #160-Easter April 1
Where the Heart Is-Easter or Anything Goes April 2
Ikes World-Easter Hats or Bonnets March 27
Inky Chicks Challenge # 64-Happy Easter March 31
Crafty Gals #64-Easter or Spring March 28
Double D Challenge-Easter April 2 (#2 entry)
Little Red Wagon-Happy Easter or Spring March 28
The Male Room #31-Easter (must be for a male) March 28
The Paper Shelter #241-Easter Time March 28
4 Crafty Chicks-Less Is More March 28
Cardz for Galz-Cute and Cuddly  March 29-Top 3!
Splitcoast Stampers Friday Free for All

Thanks for stopping in today!  ♥ Sue

Sally's Weigh In-Sassy Cheryl Digi

 One of my former Design Team members of years past showed off this adorable  Sassy Cheryl image on her blog the other day and I just had to hop over and buy it right then and there!!!  

Tis the season for Weight Watchers you know!!! LOL 

 If you would like to see the wonderful projects Kecia Hicks creates-- you can visit her blog Stamping Deets HERE.


I sized this digi pretty big---she is over 6.5 inches tall! I cut her out with my Scan N Cut and then cut out a small pink offset mat for her. I also cut the offset out of white 3 times and glued them all together to make it firm enough that Sally would stand up and not by 'floppy'. 

I then designed an easel piece for the back piece so that Sally could stand on her own! Here you can see a side view. 

It is basically just a piece of cardstock scored at 1/4 inch and cut in a half of a triangle-ish shape.  I just snipped the easel  until she stood up  just right! You can't see the easel  from the front. 

I stamped the Paper Smooches sentiment (from Group Hugs) on a round pierced die piece and glued it on the back of Sally. I also stamped a teeny tiny XOXOXO inside the weight window on the scale. It is  from the Snippets Penny Black clear set. 

I think this will be fun standing on a desk-any encouragement is appreciated when you are  trying not to pop that piece of candy into your mouth.  

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Crafting with an Attitude-ATGoes 1/30

Cute Card Thursday-Hey, What's new (new digi) 1/11

DL ART-New Year 1/13

Scrap and Craft Inspiration-New Beginnings 1/30

Brown Sugar Challenge #180-ATGoes  1/13

PDE LINKY #105-Anything Goes 1/13

Crafty Friends Challenge #22-Use Something New(new digi and machine too) 1/14

My Creative Moments Linky Party #1-Let's Color 1/14

Thanks for stopping by today-this was a fun one!

♥ Sue

project details:
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Sassy Cheryl-Sally's Weigh In digi
Paper Smooches Group Hugs--Stay Positive
Penny Black-Snippets

Copics:
RV 23,25,29, 19
YR 32,21,23  12
E00,11
T 01,12,04,05
E 51,53,55

Light It Up for Autism Awareness Blog Hop

  Oh those freckles...

Hello and welcome to the Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop! 

Today myself and many, many other crafters are going to Shine the Light on Autism ! This is a huge blog hop with many companies joining in and offering tons prizes for the visitors on the blogs. 

Many of us have been touched by someone dealing with Autism. I myself have a good friend with not one but 2 sons diagnosed with Autism. I know she has researched every possible treatment for her children. She is an amazing young lady with what appears to be boundless energy. I know that dealing with autistic children takes its toll and truly requires Special families and support systems!

 We have so many fantastic sponsors that have shown their support for Autism Awareness and you can see the complete list here: So Many Stamps, So Little Time and Jazzy Paper Designs . If you would like a chance to win a prize from one of these fabulous companies leave a comment on this blog, and any of the other blogs participating in today's hop! Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced on Monday April 6. 

For my card today I colored up a cute little Sassy Cheryl's digital image. I used  Spellbinders Pierced Square die for the base of the card, which is about 4x4 in size...love it!

Did you know that boys are 5 times more likely to have autism than girls?

  

Here are all of our generous sponsors:

• Susana's from Susana's Custom Art & Card Design is awarding a$25 gift certificate (minus shipping costs) to her awesome store
• djkardkreations is donating four $25 gift certificates to four random commenters
• Ashley Newell is giving one commenter a gorgeous Autism Awareness Bracelet from her wonderful Just Jewelry shop
• Jessica Lynn Originals is offering two $20 gift certificates to her fab store (she also generously provided hop participants with an adorable digital image to use for the hop)
• Tami White has a $30 Stampin' Up gift certificate up for grabs for one lucky commenter
• Kymona Tracey is awarding two gift packages chock full of surprises
• Gina K. is graciously presenting a $50 gift certificate
• Spectrum Noir is furnishing one set of Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers of the winner's choice
• Markerpop is giving one commenter a $25 gift certificate to their store
• Simon Says Stamp is awarding a $50 gift voucher
• Lisa Kramer Henke has one set of Autism Awareness Jamberry nail wraps up for grabs for one lucky commenter
• Paper Smooches is donating a $25 gift certificate
• Anita Autore is hosting a Close to My Heart goodie bag and $20 giveaway
• Effie Cho from The Ton Couture Clear Stamps is awarding three $10 gift codes to her fabby store
• Jennifer McGuire Ink is kindly furnishing three spots for her online card class to three lucky commenters, as well as five stamp sets (from her favorite companies) to five lucky commenters
• Amy Doodle's Stamp Co. (Amy also graciously provided hop participants with a fabulous digital image to use for the hop)
• STAMPlorations
• Avocado Arts
• Butterfly Reflections Ink
• Reverse Confetti
• Avery Elle
• Lil' Inker Design
• Paper Temptress

My Blog Candy-

all you have to do is leave me a comment-You  get a second chance if you are a follower as well--- (just let me know)

A lovely Stampendous cling Butterfly Pattern stamp

Winners announce April 6th

Thanks for stopping in today-I am happy to have you join in and shine the light on Autism!

♥ Sue 

Card details:

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Stamps:
Sassy Cheryl's Noah & his Bunny Bandit
Jaded Blossoms Easter Treats 2
Spellbinders Pierced Squares
Cardstock: All SU!
Copics:
Hat and Clothes: B 91,93,95,97,99
Skin: E 00,11, 13  R20
Hair: E 23,25,27,29
Bandit the Bunny!: T 0,1,2,3,4,5 R 20, E01
R 46
Shoes: E 41,42,43,44
Grass: YG 21,23,25
Micron pen for adding freckles