Sassy Lil' Sketches 10/9 Reveal!

Hello friends. Today is the day that I am sharing the very last Sassy Lil' Sketches sketch with you...






Supplies: Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup 6x6 Paper Pad; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Choclate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Simply You; Fiskars Circle Punches; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; Jillibean Soup Corrugated flower; Twine

I really like how this card turned out and this sketch is one I'm sure I'll use in the future. :) Don't forget that both layout and card sketches have been posted on the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog every day since the 2nd, and if you use any of them and link up your project by the 23rd, you'll be in a drawing for a Sassy Lil' Sketches Ebook!

It's been alot of fun being a part of the Sassy Lil' Sketches team and I hope that Katie and Cherie know how much they'll be missed. Good luck in whatever comes next for you both!

Artful Delight Blog Hop! (Day 2)

Welcome to day 2 of the Artful Delight blog hop!! For a reminder on how it all works, or if today is your first visit, please visit yesterday's post to read all about it...

For today's challenge, we have a game of Tic Tac Toe!!

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper - Milk; Bazzill Cardstock - Cheddar; Sunflower Embellishment (Created By Leeanne)
Other Supplies USed: Bazzill Kraft Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Walnut Stain & Antique Linen; Studio G Stamp; Hero Arts Background Stamp - Friend Definition; EK Success Border Punch - Dotted Scallop

I went with the bottom row of the board (Use Kraft/Fall Theme/Use a Border Punch) and kept it all pretty simple, and just love how it turned out! Sometimes simple can really go a long way. :) Plus, when you keep things simple, they are really easy to duplicate. A great thing to remember for any of you planning on making Christmas cards this year!

So do you have an idea in mind for something you can create for our Tic Tac Toe challenge?? If so, you can link up your project at Artful Delight for your chance to win the grand prize!! Just upload your project in the linky tool on the blog (look in the sidebar once you're there) and label your entry with the challenge you are playing along with and your name. The challenges will remain open to play along with until September 30th and then all winners and prizes will be announced on Artful Delight's blog that evening.

Ok, time to get hopping! All of the DT blogs are filled with inspiration for you using today's challenge. Also, make sure you leave some love for everyone for your chance to win some goodies. ;) From here, you'll head to Marlene's blog...

Thanks for stopping by again today! I'll see you all tomorrow morning for the last day of our challenge and the reveal of the amazing Artful Delight October kit!!

Artful Delight Blog Hop! (Day 1)

Good morning friends! I'd like to welcome you to Artful Delight's very first blog hop!! Today is Leeanne's birthday and what better way to celebrate that than with games and prizes, right? ;) We hope you can play along!



Here's how it will work. For the next three days we will have a different challenge each day. You can choose to play along with any or all of the challenges for your chance to win our GRAND PRIZE!!! Each morning the new challenge will be posted and all of the designers will have some awesome inspiration for you, so be sure to hop along to their blogs and remember to leave some comments. Just a hint for you...random commenters will be chosen for a chance to win prizes, so you never know if it might be you! :)

Who wants to know what the GRAND PRIZE is? Are you ready for it……..the winner of the grand prize will receive a 6 month subscription to Artful Delight kits!!!! All you have to do it play along with the challenges. Just upload your project in the linky tool on Artful Delight's blog (look in the sidebar once you're there) for your chance to win. Please label your entry with the challenge you are playing along with and your name. The challenges will remain open to play along with until September 30th and then all winners and prizes will be announced on Artful Delight's blog that evening.

We will be also be announcing the new Delightful Designers today and we're all very excited for you to meet them! Each of the current designers will introduce you to a new DT member and also post a little bio about them. Please be sure to leave those ladies some warm welcomes, ok? ;)

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So, now that you know how everything will work, let's move on to today's challenge! We have a terrific sketch for you, created by fellow DT member Debbie...








Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper - Apple Cider & Sharp Cheddar Cheese; Bazzill Cardstock - Barkley; American Crafts Thickers - Paperback
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Brown; Fiskars Circle Punches; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; Basic Grey Buttons

I veered away from the sketch just a little bit but I'm hoping you can see the general idea of it in my layout. I actually find that this happens to me alot of the time, but I'm completely fine with it because it shows you just how versatile sketches can be! Always remember that no matter what kind of sketch you start with, you can always put your own little spin on it and create something totally unique. ;)

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Now it's time for me to introduce you to a new Artful Delight Designer! I'm very pleased to have you meet Marlene...



"Hi, my name is Marlene. I’m 27 years old, have been married for 8 years and have two wonderful little boys. I fell in love with papercrafting when I was pregnant with my first son and saw all of the beautiful things that could be done - it's been 7 years since then! I love my Cricut Expression and Design Studio. I use them for almost EVERY project; together they have expanded my creativity level. Along with them, I love to use sketches, chipboard, inks, bling – stickles & pearls, my Signo White Pen, digital sentiments, and lots of layers on most of my creations. However, if I had to describe my crafting style, I'd say its Simple & Clean. Papercrafting has not only provided me with a creative outlet but also a way to find tranquilty and great satisfaction when I see my projects come to life. I enjoy sharing all my work with everyone thru my blog, Scrappin Cookie."

Pretty cool right? I can't wait to see what Marlene will do with the Artful Delight kits. :) She's your next stop on the hop, so be sure to visit her blog and leave her some love!!

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Oh and just one last thing before you go...to celebrate Leeanne's birthday even more, she's decided to have a little sale for all of you!! You can use either of these coupon codes to save some money this week...

34% off of any 3, 6 or 12 month subscription - BDAYBASH
15% off of any purchase above $23 - BDAYBASH15

How fantastic is that?? Just another reason Artful Delight rocks!! ;) Ok, go get hoppin' and have FUN!!! I'll see you tomorrow morning with a new challenge...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamp - Use Dies and/or Punches

Hands On (Artful Delight)

Before I get to today's post, I'd like to take a moment to remember those people who tragically lost their lives on 9/11/01. I can still remember that day so vividly, as I'm sure alot of us can, and it was such a sad day for our country. For anyone who lost a loved one or friend that day, may God bless you and give you comfort.

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Now I'd like to share a layout with you that I created using the September kit from Artful Delight. I am having so much fun with this kit!!

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Crate Paper Farmhouse Paper - Produce, Cross Stitch, Countryside & Homemade; Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper - Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Doodlebug Jack & Jill Alphabet Stickers - Bonbon; Basic Grey Button

This is one of those rare times that I came up with the design all by myself. I almost always start creating with a sketch or by doing some scraplifting...it's just what seems to work best for me. This time though, I had an idea of doing the border of little banners and started there. I had no idea what other papers I'd use or what pics would work...it was crazy! It worked out great though, so maybe I should try this process more often. ;)

Have you picked up a kit for yourself yet? If not, I'd definitely recommend getting one quickly if you're planning to, before they sell out! The kit is packed of fabulous goodies and I promise you'll love it...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
The Paper Variety - Use Stamping
Creating Keepsakes - Use Word Strips
Flutter By Wednesday - Use A Butterfly

Pool fun! (Artful Delight)

Hi there!! It's a new month which means it's time to get creating with a new kit from Artful Delight! I seriously can't even express to you how much this kit ROCKS! Just look...



Look at all that prettiness!! Here's what's included...

My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Papers
"Genuine" Sky Paper
"Spring" Stars Paper
"Everyday" Alpha Paper
"Wish" Confetti Paper
"Soar" Fly Paper

My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue Papers
"Boy" Spots Paper
"Remember" Argyle Paper
"Playful" Number Paper

Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup Papers
Ice Cubes Paper
Orange Juice Paper

American Crafts Margarita Paper
Flamenco Paper (Has a Glitter Finish)

Bazzill Cardstock
Lagoon
Glow
Parakeet
White

Embellishments (Colors and Size May Vary Per Kit)
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite Twine - 1 package
My Minds Eye Kime Twist Out of the Blue Balloon Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Soar" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Everyday" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Wish" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue "Family" Sticker Sheet
American Crafts Margarita Collection Glitter buttons (12)
Maya Road Mini Chipboard Shapes - How's The Weather (15)
Felt Stars - Precocious Paper's Etsy Shop (2)
American Crafts Thickers - Iguana in Melon
Maya Mist - Earl Gray

There is SO much product to work with! When I opened up my kit, I was soooooo happy with all of the amazing colors and patterns and just couldn't wait to start playing with all of it. I immediately sat down and created a layout using the sketch for this month, created by fellow DT member Debbie...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Papers - "Spring" Stars & "Soar" Fly; Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Paper - Orange Juice; My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Everyday" Title Diecut; My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue "Family" Sticker Sheet; Maya Road How's The Weather Mini Chipboard Shapes
Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock - Tootsie; Tim Holtz Distess Ink - Wild Honey; Basic Grey Precision Filing Set, EK Sucess Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; Marvy Circle Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Making Memories Sanding Block

How CUTE is that?? The colors were perfect for this sweet picture of my girls enjoying some fun at my Aunt's pool last Summer and I love how bright and fun my page is. :)

So, if you're thinking you need one of these kits for yourself (which I'm telling you YES you do!!), make sure you grab one up quick because I'm sure they'll sell fast! Also, make sure to head over to Leeanne's blog before the 23rd to enter the sketch challenge...the winner will get an August kit for FREE! Can't beat that right? ;) Have an awesome day!!

Sweet Baby (Artful Delight)

Hello friends!! I want to share a layout with you today that I made using the March kit from Artful Delight. This kit is SO full of amazing things! The papers are so wonderful and the embellishments are really fabulous too...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight March Kit: Jillibean Soup Spotted Owl Paper - 2 Cups Of Confetti; Bazzill Cardstock - Vanilla; Little Yellow Bicycle Twig 3D Butterfly Sticker

Other Supplies Used: BoBunny Double Dot Cardstock - Coffee; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Basic Grey Rub-ons; Recollections Pearls
*Inspired By The Scrap Room's March 2011 Sketch

In this picture is my sweet Granny, who passed away 3 years ago, holding my oldest daughter Emily for the first time. It's a very special picture to me so I wanted to keep the page simple and let it shine. I definitely think it worked. :)

If you're thinking you want to get your hands on a kit, you should act quick because there are only a few left in stock. Believe me, you'll be more than happy that you got one!

Just a note: I receive the Artful Delight monthly kit for free because I'm a DT member, but please be assured that my opinions are my own! Anything I say about these kits is how I truly feel. ;)