Daisy Scattering Love from Elphine House Austraila

I could make all kinds of excuses for being absent, but sometimes life and family happens.  Have had a sick granddaughter on my hands and had a relapse of the flu.  Haven't been having much fun, that's for sure.

Things have settled down and I think I'm back on track again and felling pretty settled.  I remember when I was little, I had to complete all my chores before I could play or read and this sweet Daisy Sprinkling Love from Elphine House Australia, from one of my favorite artists, Elisabeth Bell, just reminds me of that work ethic my mom and dad instilled in us.  Work before play or pleasure!

I made this image into a bookmark for a really special little girl.  I'm trying to entice her into reading more and thought something with ribbns and buttons might help her keep her place.  She's colored with copics and added some Stickles to her apron, ruffle on her dress, feed, and that sweet chicken.  The papers are from Graphic 45 (my favorite paper company!), the buttons are from Close To My Heart, the bakers twine is from The Twinery, and the lace and pearls are from my stash.

What a gorgeous image she is, don't you think?  She reminds me of those sweet farm girls who get up at o-dark-thirty to get her chores done and doesn't even question it.

Hope you enjoy her as much as I enjoyed making her!  Now I hope she's not too thick for her books!

Sassy Studio Designs Sponsorships!

Gotta apologize for being so late in getting this up.  I thought for sure it was set to be published but ended up in my drafted section.  Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring two really great challenges this week.  One is for ATC's With Attitude and their theme is spring.  The other is Chocolate, Coffee and Cards and they had a gorgeous picture for inspiration.  I decided to combine them and use Cowgirl Debbie and think she rocks!

This was my first ATC that I've ever done and it was pretty fun!  She's colored with copics and has Stickles on her hat band, gun, top, gloves, and boots.  The papers are from DCWV All Dressed Up and I thought they were perfect for this sassy cowgirl and to compliment the inspirational photo.  Here's a pic of it:

Here's a couple of side views of her.

I added a different card stock to the back since I didn't want it to just be white.

I had a lot of fun playing along with both of these challenges and think I may look for some more ATC challenges.  A new fun experience!  Come on over because there's still time to join in the fun challenges!  Take a walk on the wild side.  My Cowgirl Debbie will protect you!

Nurse Heather (Sassy Nurse) for Sassy Studio Designs

I'm not going to apologize anymore because it just sounds lame!  Just going to say that Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring the challenge for Party Time Tuesday. Their theme is to "Decorate the Envelope". From what I hear from my friends, the flu is going around and I did an envelope or a Get Well card.

Absolutely love this sassy Nurse Heather (Sassy Nurse) and thought she was perfect for an envelope. I colored her with copics and fussy cut her out and layered her on the outside of the envelope. Doesn't she have the most gorgeous face? Make sure to stop over at Party Time Tuesday and join in their envelope party! Party on down and check out the details!